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Story Walk: The Night Gardner

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Garden at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan.
 

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

In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Annual Summer Town Forum

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The Nantucket Select Board and Town Manager continue a tradition of discussing Island issues and answering your questions.

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

The Nantucket Select Board and Town Manager continue a tradition of discussing Island issues and answering your questions.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Meet the Artists: Yevgeny Kutik, violin, with pianist Max Levinson

Monday, July 21, 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 Yevgeny Kutik, violin, with pianist Max Levinson 

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 Yevgeny Kutik, violin, with pianist Max Levinson 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate

Monday, July 21, 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 22, 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 22, 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!

Full
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: Paper Marbling

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Explore the art of marbling paper! Experiment with classic patterns, and make one-of-a-kind creations to take home.

Program will be held outside outside in the garden. In case of inclement weather, program will be rescheduled. 

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

Explore the art of marbling paper! Experiment with classic patterns, and make one-of-a-kind creations to take home.

Program will be held outside outside in the garden. In case of inclement weather, program will be rescheduled. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation

Tuesday, July 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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: Fruit Fans

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

Do you need a fan to beat the heat?  This morning, we're making refreshingly cool fruit fans to help!  Stop by the courtyard and create one for yourself!

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Do you need a fan to beat the heat?  This morning, we're making refreshingly cool fruit fans to help!  Stop by the courtyard and create one for yourself!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Calling All Writers

Wednesday, July 23, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with author Rex Ogle

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Author Talk:
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch

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

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Trivia

Wednesday, July 23, 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 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Happening on the 1st Floor this Week!

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

Happening on the 1st Floor this Week!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, July 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Atheneum Knitting & Crochet Group

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Power of Creativity: A Journey Through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope with Kike Calvo

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Author Talk:, Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

In Partnership with our friends at The Maria Mitchell Association.

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

In Partnership with our friends at The Maria Mitchell Association.

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

Dance Party in the Garden

Thursday, July 24, 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 "Children" group

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

Annye's Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This Book Club is fully subscribed. 

If you would like to be added to the wait list, please email llothian@nantucketatheneum.org

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

This Book Club is fully subscribed. 

If you would like to be added to the wait list, please email llothian@nantucketatheneum.org

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.