The Library is located in Vineyard Haven, a village in Township of Tisbury, (incorporated 1671), on the Island of Martha's Vineyard. The town has a rich history combining seafaring, tourism and commerce. The Library serves as a community center, providing materials, programs and services that meet the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of Island residents and visitors alike.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Library Trustees meets monthly at 6pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at the library and the public is welcome to attend.

Arch Smith, Chair
Elizabeth Bates, Vice Chair

Janet Hefler, Secretary
Christine Burke

Robert Gilpin

Carolyn Henderson

Jean Lewellyn

Myra Stark

Pamela Street

LIBRARY STAFF

DIRECTOR:

Amy Ryan x111

Email: [email protected]

CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN:

Aria Nevin x114

Email: [email protected]

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN:

x115

Email: [email protected]

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN:
Jennifer Rapuano x118
Email:[email protected]

ADULT PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
Liz Shick x116
Email: [email protected]

CIRCULATION / INTERLIBRARY LOANS:

Talulah Barni x112

CIRCULATION / SERIALS:
Rachel Silver x112

LIBRARY POLICIES

All six Martha's Vineyard Libraries are "Fine Free" since 2020, however patrons will still charge fees for lost or damaged materials. For more information please review our Fine Free FAQ.

Vineyard Haven Public Library Board of Trustees Statement regarding Pandemics and Public Health, Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

General Statement of Policies, Sections I-VI

Section VII. Naming Recognition Policy

Rules of Conduct

Child Safety Policy

Unattended Personal Belongings Policy

Responsibilities and Duties of the Board of Library Trustees

Financial Management

Library Trustee Bylaws

Public Use of Library Technology

Meeting Rooms

Photography Policy

Materials Selection Policy

Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials

Patriot Act Policy

Dog Policy (Town of Tisbury)

Long Range Plan FY 2007 – FY 2012

• Action Plan FY 2010
• Action Plan FY 2011
• Action Plan FY 2012
• Action Plan FY 2013

Strategic Plan, FY2014-FY2018

• Action Plan FY 2015

VALUE OF SERVICE CALCULATOR