Books & Ideas
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.
The Library Friends of Oak Bluffs are preparing for their summer book sale, putting out the call for used books.
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.
Chappy Shadow Walk
I took a stroll this morning, before the sun would shine,
down Cape Pogue Ave to Chappy Road, and met a good friend of mine.
Across Dike Bridge and to the beach, we stopped a while to rest,
and each time I turned to look for him, he was always to the west.
We walked along in silence, but I had a lot to say,
past Poucha Pond along the shore until we reached Katama Bay.
Mussel Talk
New Zealand aquaculturist Kevin Heasman will discuss offshore mussel farming programs as they are run in the southern hemisphere, and the possibility of applying those techniques in Vineyard waters, at the Chilmark library on Wednesday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m.