Library Seeks Candidates for Position of Circulation Coordinator

The Edgartown Public Library seeks to fill the year-round, full-time position of Circulation
Coordinator. This position oversees all aspects of the circulation department including:
development and execution of policies and procedures for circulation services in accordance with
CLAMS Library Network policies; supervision of circulation staff; scheduling; collection
management duties; circulation, AV and reference service provision; statistical reporting;
collaboration and communication with other library departments and town agencies; participation
in overall planning and coordination of library services.  

Attention to detail, excellent written and oral skills, diplomacy, initiative, organizational skills, and
above all a commitment to providing the best possible experience for all library patrons are
essential. Employee may be required to work outside normal business hours at night and/or
on weekends.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of progressively responsible library experience
including supervisory roles are preferred; any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience may be considered. Demonstrated computer skills and attention to detail in a busy
setting are essential. $28.92/hr plus full benefits. Please submit cover letter, Town of Edgartown
employment application, and resume, preferably in one pdf file, to Human Resources
Coordinator Kim Lucas at personnel@edgartown-ma.us, or mail to Town of Edgartown,
attn: Personnel, PO Box 5158, Edgartown, MA, 02539. Incomplete application packets will not be
accepted. Full job description and application form may be downloaded from the links directly
below. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. The Town of Edgartown is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Library Seeks Candidates for Part-Time Library Assistant

The Edgartown Public Library is looking to fill a part-time (18 hrs/wk), year-round, non-benefited Library
Assistant position with a positive, creative, organized, detail-oriented and tech-savvy person. Under the
general direction of the Circulation Supervisor and Children’s Librarian, this position is responsible for day-
to-day library functions, primarily in the children’s department. Library experience, including working
knowledge of Sierra ILS, is highly desirable. Proficient computer skills are essential. Varied work schedule
includes Saturdays and evenings. $23.28/hour. Please submit cover letter, Town of Edgartown employment
application, and resume to Human Resources Coordinator Kim Lucas at personnel@edgartown-ma.us, or
mail to Town of Edgartown, attn: Personnel, PO Box 5158, Edgartown, MA, 02539. Incomplete application
packets will not be accepted. Full job description and application form may be found in the links below.
Applications accepted until positions are filled. The Town of Edgartown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Into the Heart of Art: Library Film Series
Continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23

Our winter film series at the library, "Into the Heart of Art,"  explores the artistic life through
stories -- some real, some imagined -- about writers, musicians, and painters. These programs are
for adults only.

The series continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, with Love & Mercy, a film from director Bill Pohland. It's
a dive into the mind of singer-composer Brian Wilson of Beach Boys fame, and it makes for a fascinating,
unconventional biopic. Paul Dano stars as he young Wilson, and John Cusack as Wilson in his maturity.
(US, 2014)

Library Book Group: Our Schedule Through Winter and Spring

The Edgartown Library book group meets at 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each
month for good reading and lively discussions. This group is open to all, and our library staff can help you
get a copy to read.

Our upcoming selections:

January 16: Conan Doyle for the Defense, by Margalit Fox

February 20:The Witch Elm, by Tana French

March 20: Asymmetry, by Lisa Halliday

April 17: Improvement, by Joan Silber

May 15: Motherhood, by Sheila Heti

June 19: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman

Library Is Collection Site for Recycling Program
Supporting the League of Women Voters

The Edgartown Library's south vestibule entrance now has a new container for recycling items being
collected by the Martha's Vineyard League of Women Voters. Working with Planet Green Recycle, the LWV
is collecting a variety of printer cartridges and other small electronics to be recycled (and to raise money for
the League). Items being accepted here at the library include inkjet cartridges and such small electronics as
cell phones, pagers and accessories; digital cameras; gps devices and radar detectors; smart watches;
calculators; eBook readers and music devices (iPods and MP3 players); and video game devices. Just save
these items and drop them off at your next visit to the library.

Questions? Call Kristi Strahler at 508.627.6429.

Planning an Off-Island Trip? Stop Here First for Money-Saving Passes

Before your next trip to Boston, do stop at our circulation desk before heading out -- and pick up discount
passes to any museums you'd like to visit. The terms of the discounts are as follows:

Boston Museum of Science: Daily passes allow up to 4 people per day to visit the Museum's main
Exhibit Halls for $10 per person.

Boston Children's Museum: Daily passes allow up to 4 people in at half price ($8.50).
New England Aquarium: Daily coupons, valid September 5 to June 30, admit up to 4 people at $10 per person.

Cape Cod Museum of Art: 1 pass for free adult gallery admission. Not valid for special events or
program admissions. Valid through 2020.

Mystic Aquarium: 5 passes for $5 off general admission for up to 4 people. And 10% off a new family or 
grandparent membership when you present pass. Valid through 2018.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Passes admit up to 2 people per day at $10 per person.

Edaville Family Theme Park: Month-specific passes allow one person into the park for free, general
admission. One pass per group. This includes parking, rides, live show, meet-and-greets, the museum,
Dino Land, and the play places. Upgrades such as Santa VIP, Christmas Festival of Lights, and
Edaville Express must be purchased separately at the park.

As you plan your travels around New England, you should definitely also visit this page of the CLAMS
network catalogue. It lists discount tickets to all sorts of destinations, from Battleship Cove the New
Bedford Whaling Museum and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Enjoy!

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Interested in Learning Guitar?
Check Out an Instrument from the Library

If you’re interested in learning to play the guitar, we have a new program for you – guitars here at the library
that you can check out just like books. (Well, almost like books – there’s a bit more paperwork involved.)
Current CLAMS cardholders in good standing may check out an instrument for two weeks. Borrowers under
16 must have a parent or guardian present to check out an instrument. Visit the library’s front desk
for more information.

Adventures in Slow Cooking: Recipes for You to Enjoy

Our May class in the library's slow-cooker series featured a recipe for Lamb Saagwala  --
which we have now posted in this space.
The series will resume in January. Meanwhile, we invite you to download these delicious recipes:

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36 Languages. Learn a language FREE.

The Mango language learning service is available to you, as a library patron, from any internet connection — at the library, a coffee shop, or at home. All you need to log in is your 13-digit library card number. The Edgartown Library also subscribes, on behalf of all our patrons, to Mango's Little Pim service, a language learning program designed specifically for children from birth to age six.