CHILDREN'S CALENDAR: click here

STORY TIME

0-2 year olds = Tuesdays @ 10 to 10:30am

3-5 year olds = Tuesdays @ 11 to 11:30am

In addition, we offer many special children's programs throughout the year featuring guest artists and storybook characters. Our popular programs fill up quickly so please arrive early.

Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult when attending story hours and other programs. Children under 8 cannot be left alone in

the library and must stay with an adult during their visit.

Check at Children's Desk for additional activities!

For schedule details see our calendar of events

For a schedule of events at other Island Libraries,

click here.

CRAFTS

5-10 year olds = Thursdays @ 3:30 to 4:30pm

CHESS CLUB

For ages 6 years to high school.

Meets year round every Tuesday from 6 to 7pm.

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adults should explore their own private space downstairs in our Judy Blume Room!

SUMMER READING

Each summer we offer a Summer Reading Program that is part of the Statewide Summer Reading Program sponsored by the Massachusetts Regional Library System. A different theme is presented each year that provides an incentive to keep children of all ages reading during the summer months. Children may set goals and keep track of the books they read in a log that is provided. Children are invited to our regular story times and to additional "special programs" of music and arts & crafts. Please check in the Children's Room and on our white board for the schedule of events that are appropriate for your child's age and interest. If you are planning to bring a large group to one of our events, please call ahead.

Welcome to the Children/Parent Links

Caldecott Medal Winners
www.ala.org/alsc/caldecott.html

Newbery Medal Winners
www.ala.org/alsc/newbery.html

Ask Dr. Math
forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math
Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers.

Ask Jeeves for Kids
www.ajkids.com
Just ask Jeeves a question, and he'll try to find you the answer.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
bensguide.gpo.gov
Children's introduction to the how the

government works.

Baby Names
www.babynames.com
This database has over 4200 names.

Martha's Vineyard High School Library
http://www.mvrhs.org

Tisbury School
http://www.tisbury.mv.k12.ma.us

National Chess Federation
www.uschess.org/

Children’s Programs at Island Libraries

Mondays

Story Time for Infants and Toddlers, 10:30am at the West Tisbury Library.

Tuesdays

Story Time (ages 0-2), 10:00-10:30am at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Stories and Songs (all ages), 10:30am at the Chilmark Library.
Story Time (ages 3-5), 11:00-11:30am at the Vineyard Haven Library.
Chess Club (ages 6-18), 6:00-7:00pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Wednesdays

Toddler Story Time (ages 1.5-3), 10:30am at the Oak Bluffs Library.

Story Hour (ages 3-5), 10:30am at the West Tisbury Library.
Toddler Time (ages 1-4), 10:30am at the Edgartown Library.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5), 11:30am at the Oak Bluffs Library.

Tween Time (ages 8-11), 3-5 pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Thursdays

Story Hour (ages 3-5), 10:30am at the Edgartown Library.

Crafts (ages 5 and up), 3:30-4:30pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.
Teen Night (grades 6-12), 6:00-7:30pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Saturdays

Stories and Songs (all ages), 10:30am at the Chilmark Library.
Story Hour and Art, 11:00-11:45am at the Aquinnah Library.

Crafts (all ages), 10:30-4pm at the West Tisbury Library.

Monthly

Children’s Movies, at the Vineyard Haven Library.