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Story Walk: Full Moon Lore

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children
Garden
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Every month has a full moon, and every full moon has a story. Full Moon Lore explores the origins of each full moon's name, from the Strawberry Moon to the Wolf Moon and beyond.

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies, Children
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

For children up to 3 years old. Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills.  Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children ages 3 years and older.  Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Beginner English

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Gallery
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Learning Lab
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 "Adults" group.

Basics of Astrology

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Learning Lab
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will cover the Basics for understanding Astrology: Signs of the Zodiac, the Planets, the Houses of the Horoscope and Aspects. We will use your Na

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

TOURNAMENT: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Great Hall
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Smash the competition at our Super Smash Bros Tournament! We'll be playing on the Nintendo Switch, so players are welcome to bring their own controllers. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LGBTQ+ Group

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
First Floor
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

An unstructured, supportive environment for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to come together for mutual support and to build community.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Grab & Go Bag: Cherry Blossom Craft

9:30am - 4:00pm
Children
Weezie Library
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Weezie Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's Washington's birthday so we're making a cherry tree! Spring is also just a month away and this project will help you get in the mood!  You'll need scissors and glue but otherwise, all supplies and instructions are included.  

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

Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Children
Gallery
Cancelled
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for some fun yoga with your little one. Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our

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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Story Walk: Ocean! Waves for All

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Children
Garden
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator David Litchfield, Ocean!

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

Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Children
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for some fun yoga with your little one. Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tarot Discoveries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Great Hall
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Suzanne this Winter on Mondays from 6-8pm in the Great Hall at the Nantucket Atheneum Library to continue our explorations of the Tarot!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Gallery
Open
Registration
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.

Tuesdays with Campbell

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
First Floor
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: First Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A casual, healthy, unbiased gathering for Nantucketers to review and discuss warrant articles for May's Annual Open Town Meeting, aimed at increasing knowledge, not influencing individual voting decisions.

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
This event is in the "Children" group.

Library Legos

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Gallery
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.

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies, Children
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

For children up to 3 years old. Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills.  Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children ages 3 years and older.  Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Beginner English

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Gallery
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Learning Lab
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 "Children" group.

Grab & Go Bag: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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

Stop by the Weezie Library today and pick up this week's Story & Craft Grab & Go Bag.  Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carl and then make this cute little caterpillar of your own!