Week Calendar

Janie will show you how to use the Live Text function on your phone. Using Live Text (IOS 14 and higher) your camera will recognize any text and give you the option to copy and paste, saving loads of time. It’s a real game changer.

Join Lizza in the garden for fun songs and singing games.  We're going to try and stay outside as long as the weather holds!  Please dress accordingly. Don't forget to bring a blanket.

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.

It's that time of year again, when our younger engineers might find some vacation time on their hands.

Join Lizza and her puppet friends for some fun in the garden.  We're going to try and stay outside for as long as the weather holds.  Please dress appropriately.  Don't forget to bring a blanket!

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

Move, stretch, breathe, and connect your body and mind in a special yoga class, just for teens and tweens.

Teens today have a lot on their plates, with super competitive academics and sports, packed schedules, and more. 

Are you starting to get a little anxious about the approaching holiday season? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of all the socializing and traveling you'll be doing?

Do you want to help marine animals?

Have you ever wondered what a marine mammal rescue entails?

Do you want to know when to respond and when to leave an animal be?

Bienvenue! Welcome to the Nantucket Atheneum Language Café, a chance for people learning a new language to come together in a relaxed environment and practice speaking with one another.

Join us for an afternoon of fall crafting!  We will be painting colorful paper leaves and stringing them up as a garland to decorate for the season.  We will be using paint so dress appropriately!

Teens, get creative and design your own pumpkin sugar scrubs! Perfect for a self care day or a gift for a loved one.

Are you ready to learn more about Tarot this Fall? We’ll begin with the Fool’s Journey through the Major Arcana, getting up close and personal with each of the archetypes.

Join Peter Panchy in this collaborative discussion on the origins of the Electoral College and its impact today.  What was the goal of this design?  Do the people or the states elect our president?

Calling all knitters! Gather your projects and supplies and come knit with us.

Basic Astrology 

Do you need a refresher, or are you starting to study astrology?

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum.

Beginner's English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills.

The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner's class every Thursday evening at the library.

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.

Learn basic words and phrases common in every day conversation. Sessions are free, open to English language learners, and led by a literacy volunteer. To register contact, ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or text 508-332-0605

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.