The Children's Room at Vineyard Haven Library is now open for 15-minute "Express Browsing" Tuesday - Saturday, no appointment required.

• Beginning Tuesday September 14th, appointments are no longer needed to visit the Children's Room.
• Browsing time is limited to 15 minutes, for one family group at a time (up to six patrons). When the Children's Room is at capacity no one else may enter.
• Access will be through the garden entrance. A staff member will invite you to enter when the room is available.
• Children under age 8 must be accompanied at all times by an adult caregiver.
• Toys, table seating, and computers have been temporarily removed from the Children's Room. Seating is available outdoors in the library garden.
• Remember to bring your library card, or download the CLAMS Library Network App, available for Apple and Android devices.
• Because of limits currently in place, families should not plan on the Library being a standard part of their after school care plan.

Browsing time is limited to 15 minutes, please feel free to call ahead if you are looking for specific items. Don't have time to browse? Not quite sure what you are looking for? Fill out this form and Children's Librarian Emily will curate a personalized book bag for you for scheduled pickup.

Throughout the library all patrons over the age of two are required to wear a face covering, regardless of personal vaccination status. If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms of illness including fever, cough, or shortness or breath, please postpone your visit until you are feeling better.

For Virtual Programs, visit our YouTube Channel, and checkout our Monthly Calendar!

For eBooks and streaming video just for kids, go to our Kids Digital Library page.

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LIVE TUTORING, TEST PREP,AND HOMEWORK HELP

Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Please note that you will need to create a username and password after authenticating with your library card number.

Live online tutoring is available every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

Visit the library to register your child, at any age before they enter kindergarten, for this free do-it-at-home program! Your child will receive a reading log to record the books you read together. For every 100 books you read, your family will receive fun rewards!

INTERNET RESOURCES

Caldecott Medal Winners
http://library.booksite.com/7460/nl/?list=CALDECOTT

Newbery Medal Winners
http://library.booksite.com/7460/nl/?list=NEWBERY

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

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
bensguide.gpo.gov

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

Tisbury School
http://www.tisbury.mvyps.org/

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT ISLAND LIBRARIES

Aquinnah Library
Chilmark Library
Edgartown Library
Oak Bluffs Library
West Tisbury Library