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Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

All Day 11/1–11/30
Children
Garden
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . .

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

ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online
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

12:30pm–1:15pm
Adults
Gallery
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Gallery
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

ELL Beginner English

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Learning Lab
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!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Great Hall
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time with Miss Melanie

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Gallery
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 "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk:
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he talks about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.

This event is in the "Children" group

Library Legos

3:00pm–4:00pm
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. 

The program is FREE but space is limited.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Trivia

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

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

Game Night

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Great Hall
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 "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
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 "Adults" group

Atheneum Knitting Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
First Floor
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Children's Chess Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Garden Chess Table
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Garden Chess Table
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library!

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 "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Gallery
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Grab & Go Bag: Woven Acorn Handprints

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

In this week's Grab & Go Activity, you'll be making a seasonal craft with a few simple steps. Each acorn will be a little different- as the shape of your hand helps the craft come to life! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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 "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

Nourish Nantucket: Food Sector Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Great Hall
Library Branch: Nantucket Atheneum
Room: Great Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Join Nourish Nantucket for its community presentation series entitled “Thought for Food.” Each program will provide an update on Nourish Nantucket's work to end food insecurity with its network of partners and a short presentation from a