West Tisbury Public Library offers a variety of community programs for all ages. —MV Times

Reading benefits kids in numerous ways: improves critical thinking, builds empathy by exposing them to different perspectives, helps them improve problem-solving skills, and assists with creativity, imagination, and memory. Book Buddies Reading Program at the West Tisbury library is a reading support initiative pairing local high school students with elementary-age kids to improve literacy and a love for reading. Reading Buddies meets every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Drop-ins welcome.