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Children's Chess Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gallery 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: Gallery
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library!

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

Southern Pine Beetle Forest Management Presentation

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In collaboration with Nantucket Conservation Foundation and Nantucket Land Bank, join us for an informative lecture about our local ecosystems.

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

In collaboration with Nantucket Conservation Foundation and Nantucket Land Bank, join us for an informative lecture about our local ecosystems.

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

Writing Group: Letters Against Isolation

Monday, April 13, 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, April 13, 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

Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Meditation

Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Beginner English

Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 14, 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 "Adults" group

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Author Talk:, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 of the bestselling Pike Logan series.

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

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 of the bestselling Pike Logan series.

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

Toddler Time with Miss Melanie

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Reader's Advisory with Annye Camara

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Calling All Writers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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 "Children" group

Library Legos

Wednesday, April 15, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Game Night

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Adults" group

Atheneum Knitting Group

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Adults" group

ELL Beginner English

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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, April 16, 2026 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Philosophy Club in The Great Hall

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Great Hall at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone

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!

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

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!

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

Gathering Together - An Introduction to Foraging with Sean Allen, Part 2: The Plant Kingdom

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Registration Required for this Course - Full attendance of all workshops in this series is recommended. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration Required for this Course - Full attendance of all workshops in this series is recommended. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Grab & Go Bag: Colorful Parrots

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Weezie Library at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

This week we are making colorful parrots- with a few sheets of paper and the outline of your hand, the parrots will come to life! As long as supplies last.

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

This week we are making colorful parrots- with a few sheets of paper and the outline of your hand, the parrots will come to life! As long as supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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

Saturday, April 18, 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, April 18, 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.

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