PLEASE NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, APRIL 19 IN OBSERVANCE OF PATRIOTS' DAY.

CONTACTLESS HOLDS PICKUP IS AVAILABLE. Click here to learn how it works.

The library building remains closed to the public. Holds Pickup and the Children's Room window are open during the following hours:

10am - 5pm Monday (closed on 4/19)
10am - 5pm Tuesday
10am - 5pm Wednesday
10am - 5pm Thursday
10am - 5pm Friday
10am - 5pm Saturday

Please contact us at 508-627-4221 or email info@edgartownlibrary.org with questions or for assistance.

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	Library Seeks Candidates for Part-Time Library Assistant The Edgartown Public Library is looking to fill two part-time (18 hrs/wk), year-round, non-benefited Library Assistant positions with enthusiastic, service-oriented, meticulous, organized, and tech-savvy people. Under the general direction of the Circulation Supervisor, this position is responsible for day-to-day library functions. Library experience, including working knowledge of Sierra ILS, is highly desirable. Proficient computer skills are essential. Varied work schedule includes Saturdays and evenings. $23.82/hour. Please submit cover letter, Town of Edgartown employment application, and resume to Lisa Sherman, Library Director at director@edgartownlibrary.org, or to Edgartown Public Library, 26 West Tisbury Rd, Edgartown, MA, 02539. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Click on the link below for full job description. Applications accepted until positions are filled. The Town of Edgartown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Download pdf file: Library Assistant Job Description Download pdf file: Application Form
	Chromebooks are available for checkout Chromebook laptops are available to check out for two-week loans. Chromebooks run the Chrome operating system and use Google services such as Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Each Chromebook comes in a laptop bag with a mouse and a power cable. To place a hold, either visit the online catalog or contact us at 508-627-4221 or email info@edgartownlibrary.org, and we'll be happy to place the hold for you. To check out a Chromebook, patrons must be 18 years or older and have a library account in good standing. For more details, please read our Chromebook lending policy.
	Brainfuse - Free Online Live Tutoring Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Please note that you will need your library card number to create a username and password. Live online tutoring is available every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST. HelpNow's features include: Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help. Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more! 24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback. Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance. Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more! Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support Need technical assistance or have questions? Contact Brainfuse at 1-866-BRAINFUSE (1-866-272-4638) or send an email to info@brainfuse.com. When contacting Brainfuse, please provide an email address and the name of the library from which you are using the Brainfuse service. Access to Brainfuse HelpNow has been made possible by a generous grant from the Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation. The Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation provides philanthropic support for nonprofit community service organizations. The Foundation supports non-profit organizations that enhance the societal and economic development in the communities Martha’s Vineyard Bank serves.
	Home Delivery Available Home delivery is being offered on Thursdays and is available for free for any library patron living in Edgartown who is unable to visit the library. To sign up, fill out the Home Delivery Application and we will contact you. For more information call 508-627-4221.
	Need Internet Access? Check out a mobile WiFi hotspot from the Edgartown Library. WiFi hotspots are wallet sized devices that broadcast wireless internet in a 30 foot radius and can connect up to 10 devices. They work anywhere with Verizon coverage, so you can take it on the go. For full details on checking out a WiFi hotspot, click here.
	New Materials Sunny Spring Reads Check out our list of Sunny Spring Reads here! New Adult Fiction For a list of new fiction items, click here. New Adult Nonfiction For a list of new non-fiction items, click here. New DVDs For a list of new DVDs, click here.
	Outdoor Seating & Free WiFi Get connected with free outdoor WiFi from the Edgartown Library! Bring your own laptop, tablet, or smartphone to enjoy free internet access in our outdoor seating area. Access is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
	Check Out the New CLAMS App The new Cape & Islands Libraries Automated Materials Sharing app has just launched! Take a tour of the app with Chris by clicking here. The CLAMS app lets you browse collections, place holds, view upcoming programs, and more. It also includes special features like integrated NYT bestseller lists, coming soon titles, and it can even act as a digital library card. Available for iOS and Android. To add your digital library card to the app: Download the CLAMS Library Network app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Select My Account, Manage Accounts, then Add Account/Add Library Card. Enter your library card number and Password/PIN and select Validate. If you'd like to add more than one card to the app just repeat the process. You can now use your Digital Library Card to check out items at the library.
	Need a Library Card? The Edgartown Library issues library cards free of charge to all Massachusetts residents and property owners. Applicants visiting the island may apply for an out-of-state card, which has a one-time $10 fee and may check out up to ten (10) items. To apply for a library card, click the link below, fill out the form, and either email it to us at info@edgartownlibrary.org or drop it off during curbside pickup hours. Stop by the library anytime during curbside pickup hours and present your photo ID in order to pick up your library card. If you need any assistance, please email us at info@edgartownlibrary.org. Download pdf file: Card Application Form
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