Holiday Library Hours

Ready to check out a book you didn’t get as a Christmas gift? Here are the holiday hours at your Island libraries:

Edgartown: Dec. 24, closing at 2 p.m.; Dec. 25 and 26, closed; Dec. 31, closing at 5 p.m.; Jan. 1, closed; Jan. 2, open regular hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Call 508-627-4221 for information.

The Tisbury School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Fifth grade high honors go to Patrick Best and Ethan Mendez.

Please Adopt Us

There is an old story that at Christmas time all the animals can speak, so the animals at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard would like to tell you their stories, in their own words, and wish everyone happy holidays and a Happy New Year.

“My name is Foosa; I’m a very handsome black cat; I love people, other cats and even dogs. I’m quite lonesome because my best friend Sushi was adopted last week and I miss her.”

Announcing Amelia

Abril and Todd Chapman of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Amelia Jay Ayon Chapman, born on Dec. 19, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Amelia weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth.

Hello, Shamere

Janice and Robert Coke of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Shamere Rojaun Coke, born on Dec. 18, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Shamere weighed 7 pounds, 10.4 ounces at birth.

Oak Bluffs Library Amnesty

The Oak Bluffs Public Library would like to remind community members that it is offering fine amnesty between the dates of Tuesday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 19. During this time, library patrons may bring a donation of nonperishable food to the library, along with any library materials that are overdue. We will waive the fines on these materials for making a donation to the Island Food Pantry. Thank you for helping us support Island community members in need.