LIBRARY PROGRAMS ON VIDEO

The Vineyard Haven Public library offers a wide variety of regular programs and special events for adults, including lectures, performances, films, demonstrations and discussions about timely and fascinating topics, from the arts and literature to global studies.

Selected library programs from the Evening Lecture Series are available on DVD for checkout from the library, or broadcast on MVTV (Martha's Vineyard Community Television). Some programs are also available for online viewing on MVTV.org:

April 20th, 2011
Captain Ivory: Island History on Canvas (and boards, plywood, masonite, even sea shells)
Watch on mvtv.org

September 21st, 2010
Matthew Stackpole: “And She Alone Remains; the Past, Present, and Future of the Charles W. Morgan”
Watch on mvtv.org

December 2nd, 2009
Island Affordable Housing Fund Forum
Watch on mvtv.org

November 4th, 2009
Sheldon Hackney: "The Concept of Freedom and National Identity"
Watch on mvtv.org

September 9th, 2009
Russ Baker: "Family of Secrets : the Bush dynasty, America's invisible government, and the hidden history of the last fifty years"

Watch on mvtv.org

Programs and facilities for lifelong learning are supported by:

The EqualAccess Libraries grant program, funded through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funds from LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), a Federal source of library funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library, a volunteer organization to encourage public understanding of the Library's vital role in the community, support activities for both adults and children, and provide various other volunteer services.

A generous bequest from the estate of Ruth Redding, retired schoolteacher and amateur archaeologist. This unrestricted gift has been designated by the Board of Library Trustees for the support of the Adult Lecture Series at the Library.

The Stephen C. Luce Charitable Foundation.