Tuesday, November 10
3pm - 5pm
Join us for a screening of Coco, an animated film about a young musician who travels to the Land of the Dead during Día de los Muertos and uncovers his family’s history along the way. Popcorn provided! Feel free to bring a blanket or other cozy movie gear. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Tuesdays 11/3 & 11/17
3:30pm - 5pm
Join Maria Moreira to explore new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques. Each class, participants will prepare a recipe inspired by a different region of the world and then sample what they’ve made. No cooking experience required. Ages 8 and older; day-of registration begins at 2:45 PM in the Children’s Room and is limited to 10 participants.
Unleash your creativity and learn how to make your very own wool-felted pumpkins. In this hands-on workshop, taught by local fiber artist Laura Hearn, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting, from shaping colorful wool to adding realistic and textured details. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, you'll leave with a cozy, handcrafted piece of fall decor and the skills to keep creating at home. All materials are provided.
This class is intended for adults and kids ages 10 and up.
Registration is required.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
Do you know how to address an envelope and where to put a stamp? Would you like to share your gratitude and practice writing from the heart? Join Rachel for a letter-writing workshop complete with fun stationary and beautiful pens. After you write and address your letter, we will mail it for you. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. No registration required.
Tuesdays
10:30am - 11am
Come celebrate fall with stories and hands-on fun inspired by the season. In this weekly program, we will notice the changing world around us— from leaves and cooler weather to the animals and celebrations that make autumn special. Geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome.
Wednesdays (no program on 11/11 or 11/25)
3pm - 4pm
This fun after-school youth fitness program will offer obstacles that incorporate simple cardio, agility, and mind-over-matter drills. Weather permitting. For children 8 and up.
Thursdays(no program on 11/26)
10:30am - 11am
Join Elyce in the Program Room for a movement-based storytime using fun props and interactive stories. This program is geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome.
Thursdays
3pm - 4:30pm
Stop by the library after school for Creator Club! Each week we'll have a different hands-on craft to try, from friendship bracelets and dreamcatchers to watercolor painting and more. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and stay for as long as you'd like during the program. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Fridays (no program on 11/27)
10:30am - 12:30pm
Create and play using our collection of Play-Doh and sculpting toys. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
A new story awaits at Sheriff’s Meadow Sanctuary. Enjoy If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Sicuro as you explore the sanctuary’s 0.6-mile, stroller-friendly loop. This storybook walk is a collaboration between Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and the Edgartown Public Library.
Stop by the children’s room whenever the library is open to pick up a bingo card from the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society. Complete the activities in any 5 squares, then return to the library to claim a small prize.
Come check out the board game and activity stations in the Children's Room. We've got classic games like chess and Candy Land, as well as fun tabletop games like Llamanoes. Activities include puzzles, coloring pages, and more. All games can be checked out with your library card and taken home to play!