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ELL Beginner English

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time with Miss Melanie

Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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 "Children" group

Library Legos

Wednesday, May 20, 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 "Adults" group

ELL Beginner English

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 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 "Children" group

Grab & Go Bag: Painted Bean Mosaic

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Weezie Library at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

This week we will be designing mosaic designs with beans and painting them to add some color! While supplies lasts.

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

This week we will be designing mosaic designs with beans and painting them to add some color! While supplies lasts.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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

Saturday, May 23, 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
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Children's Chess Club

Saturday, May 23, 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!

Memorial Day

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

Tuesdays with Campbell

Tuesday, May 26, 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, May 26, 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time with Miss Melanie

Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 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 "Children" group

Library Legos

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "Adults" group

ELL Beginner English

Thursday, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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 "Children" group

Grab & Go Bag: Torn Paper Landscapes

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Weezie Library at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

This week we will be learning about how tearing paper can add texture to a landscape design! While supplies last.

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

This week we will be learning about how tearing paper can add texture to a landscape design! While supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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

Saturday, May 30, 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, May 30, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Walk: Nell Plants a Tree

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Garden at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational family. 

Before her grandchildren climbed the towering tree,

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

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational family. 

Before her grandchildren climbed the towering tree,

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate

Monday, June 1, 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.