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Read to a Buddy

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners.  This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more con

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

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners.  This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more con

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

Children's Chess Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library!

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden Courtyard
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Beginner English

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Language Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA)
Age Group:
Adults

ELL Beginner's English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities.

The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Thursday evening at the library.

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

ELL Beginner's English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities.

The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Thursday evening at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Intermediate English

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Language Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA)
Age Group:
Adults

Intermediate English conversation for those seeking to improve their English language skills.

The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library.

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

Intermediate English conversation for those seeking to improve their English language skills.

The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
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
Program Type: Other
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, July 25, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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: Colorful Masks

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Weezie Library at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Get creative with a mask template- color and design your mask with some fun supplies! While supplies last.

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

Get creative with a mask template- color and design your mask with some fun supplies! While supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to a Buddy

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners.  This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more con

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

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners.  This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more con

This event is in the "Adults" group

Insight Series with Michael Posner

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Author Talk:
Age Group:
Adults

Featuring Michael Posner: Director, Center for Business & Human Rights at NYU’s Stern School of Business

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk:
Event Details:

Featuring Michael Posner: Director, Center for Business & Human Rights at NYU’s Stern School of Business

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

The Quiet Table

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

The Quiet Table is designed for anyone who needs to do deep work—tasks requiring undivided focus, such as studying, reading, writing, or simply doing your taxes.

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Quiet Table is designed for anyone who needs to do deep work—tasks requiring undivided focus, such as studying, reading, writing, or simply doing your taxes.

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

Nourish Nantucket: Thought for Food

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Join Nourish Nantucket for its first summer series “Thought for Food.” Each program will provide an update on Nourish Nantucket's work to end food insecurity with its network of partners and a short presentation from a guest speake

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Event Details:

Join Nourish Nantucket for its first summer series “Thought for Food.” Each program will provide an update on Nourish Nantucket's work to end food insecurity with its network of partners and a short presentation from a guest speake

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Meet the Artists: William and Catherine Hudgins, clarinet duo, with pianist Jung-A Bang

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a free and informal meet & greet with the talented artists before their concerts the following day. 

Featuring William and Catherine Hudgins, clarinet duo, with pianist Jung-A Bang 

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

Join us for a free and informal meet & greet with the talented artists before their concerts the following day. 

Featuring William and Catherine Hudgins, clarinet duo, with pianist Jung-A Bang 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate

Monday, July 28, 2025 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Music in the Morning

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Garden at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children


This program is funded by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:


This program is funded by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation

This event is in the "Adults" group

Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at 12:30 for a yoga practice for everyone!

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

Join us at 12:30 for a yoga practice for everyone!

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

Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Sailor's Valentine's

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Learn to recreate miniature versions of these souvenirs of the Caribbean favored by Nantucket whalemen during the nineteenth century! Sailors’ Valentines make wonderful gifts and beautiful home accents.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden Courtyard
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to recreate miniature versions of these souvenirs of the Caribbean favored by Nantucket whalemen during the nineteenth century! Sailors’ Valentines make wonderful gifts and beautiful home accents.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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 pr

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 pr

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Beginner English

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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, July 29, 2025 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 "Children" group

Crafts in the Courtyard: Dinosaur Night Light

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

This morning, we're making a cute dinosaur nightlight. You'll be able to create a prehistoric little scene in a jar! Add a small tea light, and it's a nightlight! Stop by the courtyard and create one of your own!

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

This morning, we're making a cute dinosaur nightlight. You'll be able to create a prehistoric little scene in a jar! Add a small tea light, and it's a nightlight! Stop by the courtyard and create one of your own!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Calling All Writers

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Online at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Everyone

Join with other writers to share written work. We meet Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 Online through Zoom.  Read work on which you wish to have reader feedback: memoirs, poetry, travel, essay, fiction. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Join with other writers to share written work. We meet Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 Online through Zoom.  Read work on which you wish to have reader feedback: memoirs, poetry, travel, essay, fiction. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Trivia

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 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, July 30, 2025 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. We have a variety of fun board games and card games and host fun Mag-ACK The Gathering groups!

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. We have a variety of fun board games and card games and host fun Mag-ACK The Gathering groups!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 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.