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Read to a Buddy

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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.

Read to a Buddy

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Block Printing

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the garden for a chance to practice block printing tote bags and bandanas, using the natural patterns in fruits and vegetable. Or try your hand at carving your own patte...

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

Join us in the garden for a chance to practice block printing tote bags and bandanas, using the natural patterns in fruits and vegetable. Or try your hand at carving your own pattern!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft in the Courtyard: Summer Butterfly

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Today, we're making a gorgeous butterfly using tissue paper as a coloring tool.  We'll dampen the butterfly templates, embellish them with bits of tissue, spray them again, an...

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

Today, we're making a gorgeous butterfly using tissue paper as a coloring tool.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to a Buddy

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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.

Read to a Buddy

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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 "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
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden Courtyard
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 "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
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 program is m...

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 "Children" group.

Read to a Buddy

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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.

Read to a Buddy

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Sailor's Valentine's

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to recreate miniature versions of these souvenirs of the Caribbean favored by Nantucket whalemen during the nineteenth century! Sailors’ Valentines make wonderful gifts and b...

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

Learn to recreate miniature versions of these souvenirs of the Caribbean favored by Nantucket whalemen during the nineteenth century! Sailors’ Valentines make wonderful gifts and beautiful home accents.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafts in the Courtyard: Dinosaur Night Light

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This morning, we're making a cute dinosaur nightlight. You'll be able to create a prehistoric little scene in a jar! Add a small tea light, and it's a nightlight! Stop by the court...

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

This morning, we're making a cute dinosaur nightlight. You'll be able to create a prehistoric little scene in a jar! Add a small tea light, and it's a nightlight! Stop by the courtyard and create one of your own!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Self-Love Revolution for Women: Embracing Your Worth Unapologetically

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Our Empowering Women's Group!This group is a space for women to come together in support, strength, and self-discovery. Connect with a community of resilient individuals, upli...

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Our Empowering Women's Group!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to a Buddy

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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.

Read to a Buddy

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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

Swamp Romp With Johnette Scott & Scott Billington

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Garden at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Event Details:

Called the "Musical Ambassador to Children" and the "Pied Piper of Louisiana Music Traditions," Johnette Downing is a multi-award winning singer, musician, composer, auth...

Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Called the "Musical Ambassador to Children" and the "Pied Piper of Louisiana Music Traditions," Johnette Downing is a multi-award winning singer, musician, composer, author, and poet who serves up a gumbo of Louisiana roots music and boo

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Charm Necklaces

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

 Join us as we design and craft unique charm necklaces. Choose from a colorful variety of charms to express your individuality and interests. All materials provided.Program wi...

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

 

Join us as we design and craft unique charm necklaces. Choose from a colorful variety of charms to express your individuality and interests. All materials provided.

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

Play that Uke! - Intro to Ukulele for Beginners with Johnette Downing

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the ukulele craze that is sweeping the nation with this fun introductory class for teens and adults.  Come learn the parts of the ukulele, how to strum, how to make chord...

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

Join the ukulele craze that is sweeping the nation with this fun introductory class for teens and adults.  Come learn the parts of the ukulele, how to strum, how to make chords, and how to play two songs.  Students must provide their own

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafts in the Courtyard: Kid's Beach Glass Collage

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stop by the garden this morning and make a beach glass collage with us.  All supplies are included.  Suitable for children of all ages, but younger ones may need adult as...

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

Stop by the garden this morning and make a beach glass collage with us.  All supplies are included.  Suitable for children of all ages, but younger ones may need adult assistance.

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

Harmonica Workshop with Grammy Winner Scott Billington

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of blues and folk harmonica with Grammy-winning blues producer and musician Scott Billington, at the Nantucket Atheneum on Saturday, August 3 at 11 AM. Y...

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

Learn the basics of blues and folk harmonica with Grammy-winning blues producer and musician Scott Billington, at the Nantucket Atheneum on Saturday, August 3 at 11 AM.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to a Buddy

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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.

NiSHA's HEArt Project Exhibition

All Day 8/9 - 8/16
Weezie Library at Nantucket Atheneum
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

On Display from August 10th - 16th. The Humane Education in Art Project is a summer program of Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. It involves students from area schools and ca...

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

On Display from August 10th - 16th. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to a Buddy

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gallery at Nantucket Atheneum
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 conf...

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Bookshelf in Tins

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garden Courtyard at Nantucket Atheneum
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Create your own miniature library using an old altoids tin. This adorable craft is perfect for book lovers and makes a unique gift idea.Program will be held outside outside in the ...

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

Create your own miniature library using an old altoids tin. This adorable craft is perfect for book lovers and makes a unique gift idea.