September is Maritime Month at the Oak Bluffs Public Library!

Find out more at https://oakbluffslibrary.org/events/maritime-month/ 

In the Library Gallery - September 2022

Jane Resnick
Painter | Realism and Abstract Expressionist
www.janeresnick.com

Artist Reception

Friday September 2nd 
3-5 pm

Jane Resnick studied fine arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She has lived on and off of Martha’s Vineyard since 2012. Her work, primarily painting, lies between realism and abstract expressionism.

This exhibition of watercolors “twoism” leans toward the more abstract side, yet figures and landscapes are distinguishable in areas. All paintings are based on symbolistic narratives she composes.

janeresnick.com

See all events on our Library Calendar here!

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EVENT DETAILS
All events in-person unless otherwise noted.

Many of this month's programs are part of our 6th annual Maritime Month celebration in honor of Gordon Goodwin. This year our focus is on citizen science and ecology. Many of these programs are off site, please read events listings carefully for details.

Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Thursday, September 1st - 6 - 7:15 PM

Back by popular demand! Christina will introduce us to the movements and rhythms of Salsa Suelta Cubana, a form of salsa dancing from Cuba danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana incorporates various styles and forms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban dance traditions. Class size is limited to 15 attendees and registration is required. To register, please call 508-693-9433 or email [email protected]

Artist Reception – Jane Resnick
September 2nd - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jane Resnick studied fine arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She has lived on and off of Martha’s Vineyard since 2012. Her work, primarily painting, lies between realism and abstract expressionism. This exhibition of watercolors “twoism” leans toward the more abstract side, yet figures and landscapes are distinguishable in areas. All paintings are based on symbolistic narratives she composes.janeresnick.com

Fishing @ OB Pier (OFF SITE)
Friday, September 2nd & Thursday, September 8th
10:00am – 12:00pm

A relaxing morning of fishing where you can ask questions, while dropping a line off the OB Pier between the harbor and Steamship terminal. No experience? No problem, Jonathan is happy to instruct.

Limited equipment available, or you can bring your own. All ages welcome. No registration required. 

Saturday Stitchers: Modern Quilt Guild & More 
Saturday, September 3rd  -  10:00am – 2:00pm

Stitches are the fundamental elements of sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet, and needle lace-making, whether by hand or machine. Practitioners of all types of fiber arts are welcome to come work in the meeting room. All levels are welcome, but no formal instruction is provided. Come share your passions and talents with like-minded folk. Free & open to the public.

Rare & Unusual plants with Steve Auerbach
Saturday, September 3rd - 2:30 – 4:00pm

Very knowledgeable about a wide variety of flora, Steve Auerbach will expound on the wonder of plants and how to best care for them. Learn about rare and unique plants and receive potted cuttings to take home for attending the workshop!

The plant types for giveaway include members of the Aroid family (Philodendrons, Aglaonemas, etc.), succulents (some of which you'll see around the Library), and some unusual ones including Calatheas (related to the "Prayer plant", Sansevierias, Begonias and others)!

Library Friends of Oak Bluffs (in-person & ZOOM)
Wednesday, September 7th  -  2:00 – 4:00pm
https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/91958592084

The Library Friends of Oak Bluffs provides funding for all library programs. The Steering Committee meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month to plan and carry out LFOB projects. We invite you to drop us a line, give us a call, or stop by one of our meetings (1st Wednesday of the month). Contact "Library Friends of Oak Bluffs" at: [email protected].

Donations can be made anytime at: https://oakbluffslibrary.org/get-involved/friends-of-the-library/donate/

Shellfishing lesson @ First bridge (OFF SITE)
Wednesday, September 7th - 2:30 – 4:00pm

Get out into Sengekontacket Pond and learn how to Quahog! The library will have limited equipment available to share, or you can bring your own. Learn about local shellfishing limits, licenses, equipment and techniques. Program will be facilitated by Emma Green-Beach, OB Selectperson and Director of MV Shellfish Group, and librarian, Jonathan, who has been fishing these waters for more than two decades! All ages welcome, although parents with younger children must be with them at all times. Equipment is sharp and there are water hazards.

Meet at the First Bridge, off of Seaview Avenue/ Beach Rd. (by Island Spirit Kayak Kiosk). Wear watershoes or shoes that can get wet, clothes that can get wet and other outerwear, as necessary, in case it is raining. We will only reschedule if wind or lightning make the water unsafe. Check website and facebook or call the library if you are unsure.

No experience necessary. No permit necessary to participate in program. No need to register.

Fossil Day @ Union Chapel  (OFF SITE)
Saturday, September 10th - 2 – 6:00pm

Free Public science and educational event suitable for all ages. This is a drop-in and mingle event. Bring fossils to ask about or show to others. Or just come and see what others bring! Guest presenters will display fossils and be available for discussion. Students and families are especially welcome. 

Shellfish Seeding in Senge (OFF SITE)
Wednesday, September 14th - 10:00am – 12:00pm
**Requires Pre-registration. Location provided with registration.
Ages 12+ 

An action-packed morning helping Emma Green-Beach, Selectperson and Director of MV Shellfish Group and Chuck Fisher, OB Shellfish Constable, to empty rafts and seed Sengekontacket for future shellfishing. 

This active program will require walking and have participants wading in the water up to their waist. Please dress appropriately, including water shoes and gloves that can get wet, as the shells are sharp. A beat-up long-sleeve or rashguard is also recommended for working with muddy equipment. If you don't have gloves, we can provide them for you. If you don't mind mud and water, this event is an awesome way to give back to your community!

Rain/wind date is Thursday 9.15.22

Historic Cemetery Tour with Tom Dresser (in-person)
Saturday, September 17th  -  10:00 – 11:00am

Join local historian Tom Dresser for a fun, informative & not-at-all-scary cemetery tour. We will meet outside at Pacific Avenue entrance (cemetery-facing side) of the Oak Bluffs library. Tour takes about an hour and is about a mile in distance. Weather dependent.

Printmaking & Carving Workshop
Saturday, September 17th - 1:00 – 4:00pm
**Requires Pre-registration
Ages 15+

Join librarian Junior, trained in Fine Arts, for an afternoon of linoleum carving and print making. Bring your own 4" x 6" maritime or seaside themed drawing or image, or use one of ours for inspiration! Participants will learn linoleum carving techniques and block printing.

Movie Night : 'Hitchcock's North by Northwest'
Tuesday, September 20th  -  6:00 – 8:00pm
Screening of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest is at the Oak Bluffs Library. This is shown in conjunction with a lecture that takes place at the Vineyard Haven Library the following week, Tuesday September 27th. 

Screening will be afterhours in the Meeting Room. Enter from School Street parking lot if you arrive after 6 pm.
Contact Anne McDonough with questions: [email protected]

Polynesian Starpaths: Ancient Pacific Voyaging and Navigation
Thursday, September 22th - 6:00 – 7:30pm

More than a thousand years ago, long before the arrival of the first Europeans, an intrepid seafaring people settled the islands of Polynesia. Where did they come from? How did they navigate vast ocean distances without instruments or charts? Writer, anthropologist and filmmaker Sam Low has sailed aboard Hokule’a - a replica of an ancient vessel used by Polynesians to explore one-third of earth’s surface (Hokule’a visited Martha’s Vineyard in 2016 on her voyage around the world). 

Sam will discuss how ancient canoe navigators found their way by a world of natural signs – the flight of birds, the winds, waves and stars - and he will share how these journeys are inspiring a cultural renaissance among Pacific peoples. His book, Hawaiki Rising - Hokule’a, Nainoa Thompson and the Hawaiian Renaissance is available at local libraries. His classic film - The Navigators - Pathfinders of the Pacific can be seen on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxgUjyqN7FU