Oak Bluffs Library
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Friday August 1 through August 2
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Friday August 1 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Drama Club
Play creative theater games with peers ages 6-12. Have fun while building skills for stage presence and improvisation.
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Friday August 1 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Educated Flows: HBCUs and the Legacy of the Hip Hop Generation
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation exploring the powerful relationship between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the evolution of hip hopâfrom its Golden Era to todayâs global influence. This panel will trace how HBCU campu......More
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Friday August 1 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
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Friday August 1 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
State of the HBCUnion Address
Hosted by President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston https://g.co/kgs/9TH7KVM of Norfolk State University https://g.co/kgs/bwgBQ9j for a State of the HBCUnion Address, to discuss the status of our HBCUs in todayâs political climate, topics on Endowments and Alumni Giving, ......More
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Friday August 1 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Craft Project
Craft projects for ages 3-11. New craft each week. Drop in.
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Friday August 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Milaâs Moment: Kids Activities and Book Talk
Join author Jameeka for a reading of Milaâs Moment: The Big Mistake. Come enjoy family- friendly activities! Great for all ages. The first 10 arrivals will get a free book! Milaâs Moment: The Big Mistake is a delightful story that sparks curiosity and teaches resil......More
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Friday August 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Milaâs Moment: Kids Activities and Book Talk
Join author Jameeka for a reading of Milaâs Moment: The Big Mistake. Come enjoy family- friendly activities! Great for all ages. The first 10 arrivals will get a free book! Milaâs Moment: The Big Mistake is a delightful story that sparks curiosity and teaches resil......More
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Friday August 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
Come play Magic: the Gathering at the Oak Bluffs Public Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome. On the first and third Fridays of the month. Food and drink will not be provided, but feel free to bring your own as long as you clean up after yourself. Children u......More
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Friday August 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
Come play Magic: the Gathering at the Oak Bluffs Public Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome. On the first and third Fridays of the month. Food and drink will not be provided, but feel free to bring your own as long as you clean up after yourself. Children u......More
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Saturday August 2 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
A Morning with Carolyn Quick Tillery - Author ⢠Historian ⢠HBCU Advocate
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring conversation with Carolyn Quick Tillery, renowned cookbook author and proud Tuskegee University alumna. Known for blending the rich histories of HBCUs with the deep cultural roots of African American cuisine, Carolyn will share stori......More
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Saturday August 2 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Saturday August 2 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Join us for a fun-filled storytime with stories, songs, and shakers! Play-based! Tummy time for our smallest pals! Learn little literacy practices. Bring a favorite board book with you or use one of ours! Great space for post storytime play.Â
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Saturday August 2 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Ellen Story Poetry Reading : Corner Pocket Poems
Join us for a special reading with poet Ellen Story as she shares selections from her debut collection. Her deeply personal poems explore themes of family, emotional growth, aging, and Black heritageâwith moments of humor and warmth throughout. The reading will be enric......More
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Saturday August 2 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Creative Play
Come enjoy watching your kids be creative and solve problems! Play is the primary way kids learn and express themselves. For ages 2-6. Drop in between 10am-noon. Our Play Kitchen and Store is out on Tuesdays. Our brand new Imagination Playground blocks are out on Thurs......More
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Saturday August 2 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Robert Zachary : African American Achievements without Names and Faces
Join Robert Zachary on a journey through African American accomplishments without emphasis on âWho Done Itâ but more on the invention or actual contribution. A building thesis on the âhidden factsâ by design. It  is further explained that this has been true in ev......More
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Saturday August 2 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
All Ages Chess Club
Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment. EmailÂ......More
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Tuesday August 5 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Play Kitchen and Store
Come enjoy watching your kids be creative and solve problems! Play is the primary way kids learn and express themselves. For ages 2-6. Drop in between 10am-noon.
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Tuesday August 5 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
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Tuesday August 5 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Tuesday August 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Cornell on The Vineyard-Professor Series
Cornell alumni who are on the Vineyard will gather to hear a Cornell Professor discuss Living a Purposeful Life.For more information, contact Deborah Arrindell at cornell79@icloud.com
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Tuesday August 5 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Ready, Set, Rocket!
Get ready to blast off at the Oak Bluffs Library STEM Lab! Join Elliot for Ready, Set, Rocket!, a hands-on workshop where kids ages 11â14 will learn the science behind rocketry, build & launch their very own model rockets. This interactive session is perfect for curiou......More
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Tuesday August 5 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Insider's Guide To College Admissions
A conversation with admissions representatives about the college admissions process
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Tuesday August 5 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
ASL Practice Group
Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the linked videos. Learn this First! 10 Things You Need to Know About ASL (7:23 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?......More
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Tuesday August 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Board Game Night
Come join us after hours at the library in the upstairs conference room for a variety of board games and socializing. We meet weekly at 6pm, and newcomers are always welcome.
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Tuesday August 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Late Night Library Lounge
Looking for a peaceful place to work, study, or unwind with a good book after hours? Join us for Late Night Library Loungeâa calm, quiet environment where you can make the most of the libraryâs relaxed atmosphere after closing time. Whether youâre catching up on reading......More
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Wednesday August 6 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
Tap at OBPL
Join us Wednesday mornings for our weekly tap dance group! Professional instruction provided most mornings. Minimal experience recommended, and a limited number of tap shoes will be provided (size dependent). Although this class is geared towards adults, tap is fun f......More
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Wednesday August 6 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
Intermediate Tap at OBPL
Join us Wednesday mornings for our weekly tap dance group! Professional instruction provided most mornings. Experience recommended, and a limited number of tap shoes will be provided (size dependent). This class is generously funded by the Library Friends of Oak Bl......More
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Wednesday August 6 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Wednesday August 6 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Outside Storytime!
Outside Storytime! Weâll be inside on rainy days. Join us for a fun-filled storytime with stories, songs, scarves, and a parachute. Stories are geared toward kids ages 1.5 to 5 years old, but all ages are welcome. Great space for âafter storytime playâ in our Childrenâ......More