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Story Walk: Extraordinary!

All Day 6/1–6/30
Children
Garden
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

A gentle tale by Penny Harrison (Author) and Katie Wilson (Illustrator), about reaching for the stars and being extraordinary, while still celebrating the best moments in life: the ones we share with friends and family, the ones we'll cheris

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

The Quiet Table

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Learning Lab
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

ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online
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

9:45am–10:30am
Babies, Children
Garden
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

Social Security Administration - J1 Visa

11:00am–2:30pm
Adults
Great Hall
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

International Seasonal Workers

This event is in the "Adults" group

Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum

12:30pm–1:15pm
Adults
Gallery
Waitlist
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 "Adults" group

Mindfulness Meditation

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Gallery
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 Beginning English

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Learning Lab
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!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Great Hall
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: Handprint Frog

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Garden Courtyard
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Summer crafts are back in the courtyard, and we're starting with this cute little frog.  Stop by anytime between 10-11 and make one of your own!  There will be paint involved, so dress appropriately!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Calling All Writers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Online
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

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Gallery
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 (with Mag-ACK the Gathering)

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Great Hall
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 "Adults" group

Atheneum Knitting Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
First Floor
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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Nantucket Atheneum
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Queer Ecology with Linda Loring Nature Foundation

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Great Hall
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

In celebration of Pride Month and in collaboration with the Linda Loring Foundation, please join
us in the Great Hall for a riveting lecture "Queer Ecology: How Nature Defies Expectations.”

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Gallery
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 "Children" group

Grab & Go Bag: Chroma Lei Necklace

9:30am–4:00pm
Children
Weezie Library
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Weezie Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

It's the end of the school year and it's time to celebrate! Lei necklaces come from Hawaiian and Polynesian traditions and are a symbol of love, pride, accomplishment, and good luck. They are often given to graduates.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Learning Lab
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Learning Lab
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Screening: Counted Out

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Great Hall
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a special screening of “Counted Out,” a new hard-hitting documentary that shines a light on math as the foundation of democracy and economic opportunity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Philosophy Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Great Hall
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Greetings deep-thinkers! Come join us on Sunday, June 22nd for our first Philosophy Club meeting! We will start off with a quote of the day, followed by a moment of reflection, then a lively discussion. 

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

The Quiet Table

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Learning Lab
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

ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online
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.