The Library Friends of Oak Bluffs are preparing for their summer book sale, putting out the call for used books.

While the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland may have drawn the world’s attention away from their troubles, the people of Haiti continue to struggle in the effort to rebuild their shattered nation. This has not escaped the Edgartown School’s parent/teacher organization, who are holding a clothing drive through the end of April to directly benefit the Sacre Coeur Hospital, and the Children of the Promise orphanage, located in Milot, Haiti.

The Vineyard Haven Library Art Show is coming up, running from June 7 to June 19, and the library Friends are putting out a call for work. Submissions will be accepted through May 1, in any medium, including painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, computer design and collage. A photo of the artwork may be dropped off during regular library hours. Submitting artists should include contact information, artist’s statements, image of the work, information about the work, title, media, and dimensions.

Learn about the growing movement towards home vegetable gardening at a free talk with Chris Wiley, owner of Vineyard Gardens, at the Chilmark Public Library on Wednesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. Drawing from many years of experience growing with seed and determining the best varieties for the Island climate, Ms. Wiley’s lecture will focus on the what, when and how of planting a nutritious garden in your backyard. Topics include how to get started now with cool season vegetables and what to plant next month when the weather warms up.

The Massachusetts Archives holds a number of records that can be used for genealogical and family history research. Whether you are just starting your family tree, or have been researching for many years, the archives is a great place to get information about your ancestors.