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Papermaking at the Chilmark library
Chilmark library. Mae Deary
On Saturday, Feb. 6, at 4 pm the Chilmark library presents Papermaking with May Babcock: History and Science of Papermaking, with a Demonstration of Embedding Seaweed in Paper.
One of the Chilmark library’s “The Book” series, join Rhode Island artist and papermaker Babcock for an overview of papermaking history and techniques, with demonstration. You’ll learn about her artwork and how she makes paper from plants. Then, watch as she embeds seaweed into pulp for her Macroalgae series. Attendees will receive a special gift at the end.
Email tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up and to get the Zoom invite. The free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library.
The Martha s Vineyard Times
Chilmark library offers writing workshop
Chilmark library. Mae Deary
Are you working on a picture book, middle-grade or young adult story, or nonfiction for young people? Or have you always wanted to? Join the Chilmark library’s monthly virtual group, Writing for Young People, and share your work, critique, and discuss favorite books in today’s and yesterday’s marketplace.
The group meets on Zoom for the first time on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 6 pm. All levels are welcome. The workshop is facilitated by the library’s program coordinator, Tracy Thorpe, who holds an M.F.A. in creative writing for young people from Lesley University.
B-I-N-G-O at the Chilmark library
Chilmark library. Mae Deary
Did you know December is BINGO’s birthday month? The Chilmark library celebrates with its first monthly Zoom Vineyard BINGO night on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7 pm. Players can win a gift certificate to Bunch of Grapes bookstore, and if they land on a Vineyard author square they receive a prize. The library provides the original Vineyard BINGO board and players provide the chips, coins, or pebbles. This event is good for the whole family and perfect for long winter nights.
Email tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up and get the BINGO board and the Zoom invite. The event is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library.