Week Calendar

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

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.

Kids are always curious about the night sky, especially the moon!  Learn all about the moon and its phases with this fun moon journal project!  All supplies and instructions are included.  While supplies last!

Build an underwater scene within these paper seashells! You will need glue and scissors or a craft knife, but all other materials are included.

Join us in the garden and make your own little bottle with your hopes, dreams, or a message inside!  For children of all ages, but younger ones made need adult assistance.

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

Come observe the sun with Maria Mitchell astronomers!

***CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK***

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

Teens, get creative and design your own tote bag! All materials will be provided. Due to limited materials, please register ahead of time.

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

Come and join us for a field day to celebrate summer! We'll have fun outdoor games and activities, including relay races, water balloons, and more!

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. 

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.

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!