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Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Author Talk:, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to join us for a conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk:, Lecture
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Self Defense Class

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens

Join Jules Embry-Pelrine of Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance for a free self defense class, designed for ages 8-12

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jules Embry-Pelrine of Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance for a free self defense class, designed for ages 8-12

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Teens

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more!

The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served. 

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more!

The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

LGBTQ+ Group

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

An unstructured, supportive environment for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to come together for mutual support and to build community.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

An unstructured, supportive environment for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to come together for mutual support and to build community.

This event is in the "Children" group

Grab & Go Bag: DIY Junk Journal

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Weezie Library at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

This week we are making our own "Junk Journals". Junk journals are a homemade book, where each page is your own artwork! We will be using recycled materials, buttons, paint, and different kinds of paper to make a junk journal.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Weezie Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

This week we are making our own "Junk Journals". Junk journals are a homemade book, where each page is your own artwork! We will be using recycled materials, buttons, paint, and different kinds of paper to make a junk journal.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie, Music, Other, Storytime, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone

Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей!

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Music, Other, Storytime, Workshop
Event Details:

Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей!

This event is in the "Children" group

Origami Time!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun origami workshop! On the second and fourth Saturday of each month we will learn about a new design and progress through the steps together. At the end you will be able to take home your paper folding project.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun origami workshop! On the second and fourth Saturday of each month we will learn about a new design and progress through the steps together. At the end you will be able to take home your paper folding project.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Concert: Rossini Club Presents Electric Dreams

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Dialogue between innovation and tradition have always been an integral aspect of art, music most especially included — it’s hard to believe, at times, that the development and improvement of our instruments themselves is an ongoing process that st

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Dialogue between innovation and tradition have always been an integral aspect of art, music most especially included — it’s hard to believe, at times, that the development and improvement of our instruments themselves is an ongoing process that st

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for some fun yoga with your little one. Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for some fun yoga with your little one. Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Amateur Radio

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

What is amateur radio? How does it work? How can I see if it's for me? How can I become a "ham" myself?

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

What is amateur radio? How does it work? How can I see if it's for me? How can I become a "ham" myself?

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writing Group: Letters Against Isolation

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you ever wanted to help build community, disrupt isolation and share joy & hope through the written word?

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to help build community, disrupt isolation and share joy & hope through the written word?

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Language Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA)
Age Group:
Adults

Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Conversation will center around everyday life, American culture, current events around the U.S. and the world, and other topics that may inspire us.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA)
Event Details:

Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Conversation will center around everyday life, American culture, current events around the U.S. and the world, and other topics that may inspire us.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the methods and help build a consistent meditation practice

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the methods and help build a consistent meditation practice

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesdays with Campbell

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Adults

Tuesday’s with Campbell?? What’s that?

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Tuesday’s with Campbell?? What’s that?

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Beginner English

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Language Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA)
Age Group:
Adults

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary for everyday conversation. Practice speaking and boost your confidence in a friendly classroom setting.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA)
Event Details:

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary for everyday conversation. Practice speaking and boost your confidence in a friendly classroom setting.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Open Arts Night!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT!

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time with Miss Melanie

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Your toddler will get ready for preschool in this fun, play-based class with educator Melanie Hajjar.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Your toddler will get ready for preschool in this fun, play-based class with educator Melanie Hajjar.

This event is in the "Children" group

Library Legos

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

Join us for some creative construction!  The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. 

The program is FREE but space is limited.

 

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for some creative construction!  The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. 

The program is FREE but space is limited.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Trivia

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided.

This program is intended for ages 13 and up.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided.

This program is intended for ages 13 and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Game Night

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join our YA librarian to explore dungeons, battle monsters, and let your inner warrior out in our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club. All you need to bring is your untapped imagination and a hunger for adventure.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our YA librarian to explore dungeons, battle monsters, and let your inner warrior out in our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club. All you need to bring is your untapped imagination and a hunger for adventure.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Atheneum Knitting Group

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all knitters! Gather your projects and supplies and come knit with us.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all knitters! Gather your projects and supplies and come knit with us.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Babies, Children

For children up to 3 years old. Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills.  Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

For children up to 3 years old. Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills.  Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

For children ages 3 years and older.  Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children ages 3 years and older.  Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs.