Chilmark Public Library

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What is the Chilmark Public Library?
- Chilmark Public Library is a full-service free library located on Martha's Vineyard.
How large is the library’s collection?
- The library holds a collection of 34,000 physical items and over 50,000 digital titles.
When was the Chilmark Public Library established?
- The library was established in 1882 as the first public library on Martha's Vineyard.
Who donated the first books to the library?
- The library began with thirty-three books donated by Alice Stone Blackwell and her cousin Florence Blackwell Mayhew.
Where were the first library books kept?
- The books were originally stored in the Mayhew Brothers' store, across the road from the Mayhew homestead.
How much did it cost to rent a book when the library first opened?
- The charge for book rentals was 3 cents per week.
Where is the library currently located?
- The library’s present home was originally built in 1790 for Captain William Tilton. It was purchased in 1953, enlarged and renovated, and opened to the public in 1956.
Where is the Chilmark Public Library located?
- 522 S Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535
  Phone: 508-645-3360

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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