Week Calendar

Join us for the writers strike!  Everyone is welcome.  Monday at the Atheneum Garden from 9-11 am.

Nantucket’s 16th “Annual Summer Forum” will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at The Great Hall of The Nantucket Atheneum (1 Indi

This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation.

This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation.

Stop by the garden this morning and make a fun sea creature of your very own!  For children of all ages, but younger ones may need adult assistance. WEAR APPROPIATE CLOTHING or bring a smock!

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

CANCELLED! Hugh is back in the garden with songs, fingerplays and musical activities for children of all ages!  Get ready to sing, move, and laugh!

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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

Create your own mini cactus garden with out the worry of caring for a plant or getting stuck by their prickly spines. Paint rocks to make your own unique cacti and even feel free to decorate the pot!

Each week we talk to a different guest who belongs to Nantucket in some way, from vacationers to generational residents and everything in between.

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

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as board games like Trouble and Strategy, and many more!

Join us for a free and informal meet & greet with the talented artists before their concerts the following day. 

ARTISTS

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens and tweens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided.

Conversation between two New York Times best-selling authors on Kristy's latest book The Summer of the Songbirds followed by a book signing with Kristy Woodson Harvey.

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.

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.

Enjoy popcorn and refreshments with your friends while watching a movie at the library!
All teens and friends and family are welcome!

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.

Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum's Open Mic Night! First come/First serve!