ACE MV offers two upcoming opportunities to honor your inner scribe, Writing From the Heart and Envisioning Your Emerging Self: Becoming More Conscious as We Age.

Nelson Bryant’s new memoir, Mill Pond Joe, chronicles his early years on the Vineyard, his many near-death experiences during World War II, and 30 years as outdoors columnist for the New York Times, among other experiences.

Music on Martha’s Vineyard, a History of Harmony takes readers on a musical history tour of the Island. Although Carly Simon and James Taylor may be the biggest names from these parts, the book does not simply linger among the rarefied.

The Vineyard Haven library has announced that its Sunday hours and programs resume on Oct. 19. The library will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays throughout the winter, except for a few holiday weekends.

Shirley Mayhew’s affectionate recollections of West Tisbury chronicle the years from 1947, when she arrived as a bride to a community of 239 residents, to 2013, when the book was written.

Bella the puppeteer has exchanged the stage for some crayons. Her new activity coloring book for children is called Arakataka and it is a take off on her puppet show.