Upcoming Events

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.

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games and host fun Mag-ACK The Gathering groups!

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more!

The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served. 

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.

Join us for a special screening of “Counted Out,” a new hard-hitting documentary that shines a light on math as the foundation of democracy and economic opportunity.

The Quiet Table is designed for anyone who needs to do deep work—tasks requiring undivided focus, such as studying, reading, writing, or simply doing your taxes.

Lights, Camera, Write! Unlock Your Storytelling Potential at the Nantucket Film Festival

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.

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games and host fun Mag-ACK The Gathering groups!

Lights, Camera, Write! Unlock Your Storytelling Potential at the Nantucket Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Write! Unlock Your Storytelling Potential at the Nantucket Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Write! Unlock Your Storytelling Potential at the Nantucket Film Festival

In collaboration with Nantucket Pride, Inc.

Lights, Camera, Write! Unlock Your Storytelling Potential at the Nantucket Film Festival

The Quiet Table is designed for anyone who needs to do deep work—tasks requiring undivided focus, such as studying, reading, writing, or simply doing your taxes.

Far out! Color your world in our tie dye event! We will supply dye and an item to dye, all you need to do is bring your creativity!

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.

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games and host fun Mag-ACK The Gathering groups!

The Quiet Table is designed for anyone who needs to do deep work—tasks requiring undivided focus, such as studying, reading, writing, or simply doing your taxes.

Stop by the garden for a fun afternoon of building your very own terrarium to take home. Go green with an easy craft project, where all materials will be provided including moss, soil, and containers.

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!

Meet under the big white columns to start a tour in which you will learn more about the Atheneum's special history and collections via a slide show presentation.  Next view a selection of, often not seen, photographs of Nantucketers from the

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

Join us for an exciting escape room adventure at the Nantucket Atheneum's Learning Lab! Gather your friends, put your problem-solving skills to the test, and see if you can unravel the clues and escape in time.