Upcoming Events

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

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

Please join for an informal conversation about zoning changes being proposed by Citizen Petitions and the Planning Board, moderated by Campbell Sutton.

Topics vary weekly. 

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

We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT!

Looking for your next great read? Join our Reader’s Advisory Group from 11:00–12:00 PM and meet with Annye Camara, who will help you discover books tailored to your interests.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

Interested in working on your Spanish/English in a relaxed and fun environment? Come to the Nantucket Atheneum's Language Exchange Program lead by Shannon Ross! 

Free Admission, Open to the Public

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

Calling all Deep Thinkers and Ponderers, 

Join us Thursday Evenings in the Great Hall for thoughtful and engaging conversation. Led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. 

This event is open to all ages!

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

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

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. 

Film Screening: Vindication Swim 

Is there a better way to show your love than to make someone a Valentine's Day gnome? We think not! Make a fun little friend for a loved one with this week's Grab & Go Bag.