Aquinnah Public Library is located at One Church Street in the historic Red Schoolhouse building. It maintains a collection of books, magazines, periodicals, CDs, DVDs and other current print and audio-visual materials. Wireless Internet and public computers are available. Library cards are provided free to residents; non-residents are charged a small fee. The library is open three days a week and offers many events and programs throughout the year, including story and art time on Saturdays.
The Chilmark Library, located next to the Chilmark Community Center in Beetlebung Corner, houses more than 32,000 books and materials, as well as copiers, a fax machine, a scanner and card readers for public use. The library maintains an active roster of children's programs, including arts and crafts and story hours, and book groups and lectures for adults. Each year it sponsors an annual poetry contest. Ebba Hierta serves as director.