Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
Events for September
30th
7:00 am
Sports Fishing on the Herbert TExpired
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Feeding FrenzyExpired
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain JimExpired
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
The Westender TourExpired
Greenhound Building
$75.00
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis HarborExpired
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2024 Manhattan Short Film FestivalExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Open Mic Night!Ongoing
Nantucket Atheneum
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online ELL: Group Conversation – IntermediateExpired
Online
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
Events for October
1st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
Events for October
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
“No More Empty Bowls” Community Open ThrowExpired
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
Events for October
3rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
Events for October
4th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrating 20 Years of the Nantucket Biodiversity InitiativeExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for October
5th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
Events for October
6th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Chills & Thrills Night: “Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror” (1922) & “Night of The Living Dead” (1968)Expired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for October
7th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
Events for October
8th
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Birding at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving MuseumExpired
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
Events for October
9th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lecture: Left for Dead: A Tale of Intrigue and Survival and the War of 1812 with Author Eric Jay DolinExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
“No More Empty Bowls” Community Open ThrowExpired
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
Events for October
10th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
Events for October
11th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Greenhound Building
Events for October
12th
Events for October
13th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chills & Thrills Night: “Dementia”(1955) & “Carnival of Souls” (1962)Expired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for October
14th
Events for October
15th
Events for October
16th
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Life Skills Series: Balls, Foam Rollers and Percussion- Using Tools to Self-massageExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for October
17th
Events for October
18th
Events for October
19th
Events for October
20th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chills & Thrills Night: “Old Dark House” (1932) & “Little Shop of Horrors” (1960)
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for October
21st
Events for October
22nd
Events for October
23rd
5:30 pm
Lecture: Saving Tony Sarg: A Collection, an Exhibition, and an Artist’s Enduring Legacy with Stephanie Plunkett
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for October
24th
Events for October
25th
Events for October
26th
Events for October
27th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chills & Thrills Night: “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” (1956) & “Invasion of The Body Snatchers” (1956)
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for October
28th
Events for October
29th
Events for October
30th
Events for October
31st
Events for November
1st
All Day
Story Walk: Thankful by Eileen Spinelli
Nantucket Atheneum
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Music & Movement
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sarg Celebration: Unwind under the Whale
Events for November
2nd
8:00 am
Clean Team
The Handlebar Café
All Day
Story Walk: Thankful by Eileen Spinelli
Nantucket Atheneum
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
STEM Grab & Go Bag: Pumpkin Patch Marble Maze
Nantucket Atheneum
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Read to a Buddy
Early Childhood Playroom
Events for November
3rd
All Day
Story Walk: Thankful by Eileen Spinelli
Nantucket Atheneum
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
October 2024
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a QuiltOngoing
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Linda Loring Nature FoundationExpired
This is about a two-hour hike experience from pick up to drop off. Check the hike calendar to see when we are heading out to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, but realize that this is a seasonal hike, which is on our hike calendar from spring through early fall. However, the Linda Loring Nature Foundation […]
Hand Printed Papers & Woven CardsExpired
In this workshop you will make decorative papers and then use those papers to make Woven Cards. These classes are designed to be taken together but you can also take them individually as time allows. Day one you will learn to make decorative papers which have a wide range of applications, from making monoprint works […]
ELL Beginner English
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. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-228-1110 x113.
ELL Intermediate English
Intermediate English class 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. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org.
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Music & Movement
A beginner music class including songs, rhymes and stories in English and Spanish for kids ages infant through 5 years and their caretakers.
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor
Although Polpis Harbor is part of Nantucket Harbor, with its own narrow channel leading into it and two distinct coves or, lobes, this former kettle hole definitely feels like its own small harbor with a mooring field in its east lobe and a few boats in its west cove. Native Americans living around it spelled […]
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Clean Team
Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Clean Team
meeting at The Muse on Surfside Road Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.
Grab & Go Bag: Magic Wand
Stop by the Weezie Library today and pick up your magic wand kit directly from Ollivander’s. You’ll need some paint but otherwise, the kit includes everything you need to make one wand, including your choice of unicorn hair, phoenix feather, or dragon heartstring. While supplies last.
Nanpuppets
Join Lizza and her fuzzy friends for stories and fun! Shows will be held in our lower gallery and space is limited. Tickets will be available at the Weezie desk on a first-come-first-serve basis when the library opens at 9:30 AM. We may move the show outside as weather permits.
Nantucket Senior Expo
Learn about all things important to seniors living on island! Everyone is invited, especially seniors 60+, their families, and caregivers.
Pumpkin Painting at Bartlett’s Farm
Every Saturday in October, come pick out a farm-grown pumpkin & let your creativity run wild. This activity is perfect for all ages, especially the kiddos. Once you’ve finished, take your personalized pumpkin home as a festive keepsake. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills
Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. And from a low spot along […]
Film Screening: A Still Small Voice
A STILL SMALL VOICE follows Mati, a chaplain completing a year-long hospital residency, as she learns to provide spiritual care to people confronting profound life changes. Through Mati’s experiences with her patients, her struggle with professional burnout, and her own spiritual questioning, we gain new perspectives on how meaningful connection can be and how painful […]
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Trunk or Treat
Halloween Candy & Prize for best decorated Car
Nantucket Ice Rink Boo Bash
Skate in your costume. Best one wins a prize
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Chills & Thrills Night: “Old Dark House” (1932) & “Little Shop of Horrors” (1960)
Content Warning: The following films contain themes of: murder, abuse, traumatic accidents. Welcome mortals! In honor of Spooky Season, the Atheneum invites you to come to the Great hall to enjoy some classic horror films from the early and mid 20th century! Light refreshments will be provided. This Sunday’s double feature will be two comedic […]
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga
Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren 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 bodies and the present moment. Space is limited to one caregiver per child.
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor
Although Polpis Harbor is part of Nantucket Harbor, with its own narrow channel leading into it and two distinct coves or, lobes, this former kettle hole definitely feels like its own small harbor with a mooring field in its east lobe and a few boats in its west cove. Native Americans living around it spelled […]
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Music in the Morning
Join Lizza in the garden for fun songs and singing games. Don’t forget to bring a blanket. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. Space is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens at 9:30.
Nantucket Basket Clinic – Fall Session with NHA Weaving Team
This basket clinic is designed to accommodate new and experienced weavers in a format that gives you the flexibility needed for our busy schedules. Sessions will run weekly on Tuesdays for 10 weeks, with plenty of time to create a completed weaving project. A basket project takes 3-6 sessions depending on the project. The […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
ELL Basic Beginner English
Learn essential phrases and vocabulary for everyday conversation. Practice speaking and boost your confidence in a friendly classroom setting. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Tuesday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at […]
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction
Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading, or stitching project? Bring any project you are working on to this open session and work in the company of other creative people. This is the perfect place to move your project along and share knowledge and learn from others. This weekly session is open to all levels. No […]
Youth Basket Weaving with NHA Weaving Team
Learn to weave a lightship basket or continue your weaving skills. Become part of the next generation of Nantucket Basket weavers. Students will weave a 7″ basket in the tradition of the Nantucket basket. This workshop will run for 7 sessions, October 9 – November 20. This session is open to beginner and intermediate/advanced students. […]
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Suicide Loss Survivor Peer Grief Support Group
Join our safe and supportive space for suicide loss survivors. Connect with others who understand your pain. Led by Sharing Kindness and Fairwinds, this support group is tailored for those aged 18 and above, providing a space to share, heal, and find solace together. This group is held every 4th Wednesday of the month. To […]
Game Night (with Mag-ACK the Gathering and D&D)
Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games. We host Mag-ACK The Gathering groups as well as the return of our Dungeon’s & Dragons drop-in sessions! *** (Space for Dungeons and Dragons is very limited and is first-come, first-serve!) […]
Lecture: Saving Tony Sarg: A Collection, an Exhibition, and an Artist’s Enduring Legacy with Stephanie Plunkett
It takes a village and a plethora of resources to preserve and share history and the legacy of artistic production—activities that are at the heart of every museum’s mission. Join Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, co-curator of Tony Sarg: Genius at Play, for this lively behind the scenes look at the making of the exhibition, from the […]
Atheneum Knitting Group
Calling all knitters! Gather your projects and supplies and come knit with us. Are you curious about learning how to knit? Our group of veterans can get you started. Are you stymied by a challenge in your project? Our group can help with that. The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share […]
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills
Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. And from a low spot along […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Linda Loring Nature Foundation
This is about a two-hour hike experience from pick up to drop off. Check the hike calendar to see when we are heading out to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, but realize that this is a seasonal hike, which is on our hike calendar from spring through early fall. However, the Linda Loring Nature Foundation […]
Marbled Papers & Band Boxes with Mary Emery Lacoursiere
Learn the art of paper marbling using traditional tools that have been used for over 200 years. Learn time honored patterns and techniques and use these skills to create your own unique patterns. We will then use the marbled papers to make bandboxes. Bandboxes have been used as a form of early American luggage as […]
ELL Beginner English
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. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-228-1110 x113.
ELL Intermediate English
Intermediate English class 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. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org.
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Music & Movement
A beginner music class including songs, rhymes and stories in English and Spanish for kids ages infant through 5 years and their caretakers.
Marbled Papers & Band Boxes with Mary Emery Lacoursiere
Learn the art of paper marbling using traditional tools that have been used for over 200 years. Learn time honored patterns and techniques and use these skills to create your own unique patterns. We will then use the marbled papers to make bandboxes. Bandboxes have been used as a form of early American luggage as […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm
Formerly a vegetable farm along the east of side of Hummock Pond, the Land Bank’s Gardner Farm property runs along Hummock Pond, a glacial meltwater river bed that once ran roughly 75 miles south out to the edge of the continental shelf. Now closed off to the ocean and filled with slightly brackish water — […]
Trails and Treats
We are kicking off the start of spooky season here on Nantucket on October 25th. Join us for fall activities, nature exploration and treats here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your best costume and enjoy our Halloween-themed nature activities!
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Clean Team
Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Clean Team
meeting at Jetties Beach. Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.
Nanpuppets
Join Lizza and her fuzzy friends for stories and fun! Shows will be held in our lower gallery and space is limited. Tickets will be available at the Weezie desk on a first-come-first-serve basis when the library opens at 9:30 AM. We may move the show outside as weather permits.
Pumpkin Painting at Bartlett’s Farm
Every Saturday in October, come pick out a farm-grown pumpkin & let your creativity run wild. This activity is perfect for all ages, especially the kiddos. Once you’ve finished, take your personalized pumpkin home as a festive keepsake. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Glen’s Garage
Calling all young inventors and curious minds! Join us at the Weezie Library for “Glen’s Garage,” a hands-on STEM workshop where kids ages 8-12 can tinker, create, and explore. Whether it’s building simple machines, experimenting with circuits, or designing something entirely new, this class is all about discovering the fun of tinkering. Come along and […]
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
*Canceled*Halloween Rumpus *Canceled*Canceled
This Event has been canceled Join the MMA for a spooktacular evening of live music, libations, nibbles, treats, and scary surprises.
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Sankaty Bluff
Sand, gravel and boulders laid down by the last glacier during the Wisconsinan Glacial Stage was not the first layer of foundation for Nantucket; an ocean bottom created during the Sangamonian Interglacial Stage and another pavement of glacial material during the Illinoian Glacial Stage are also underneath us. The only place to see all three […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Chills & Thrills Night: “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” (1956) & “Invasion of The Body Snatchers” (1956)
Welcome mortals! In honor of Spooky Season, the Atheneum invites you to come to the Great hall to enjoy some classic horror films from the early and mid 20th century! Light refreshments will be provided. This Sunday’s double feature will be two Scifi films, “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” (1953) & “Invasion of the Body […]
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga
Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren 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 bodies and the present moment. Space is limited to one caregiver per child.
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Music in the Morning
Join Lizza in the garden for fun songs and singing games. Don’t forget to bring a blanket. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. Space is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens at 9:30.
Nantucket Basket Clinic – Fall Session with NHA Weaving Team
This basket clinic is designed to accommodate new and experienced weavers in a format that gives you the flexibility needed for our busy schedules. Sessions will run weekly on Tuesdays for 10 weeks, with plenty of time to create a completed weaving project. A basket project takes 3-6 sessions depending on the project. The […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor
Although Polpis Harbor is part of Nantucket Harbor, with its own narrow channel leading into it and two distinct coves or, lobes, this former kettle hole definitely feels like its own small harbor with a mooring field in its east lobe and a few boats in its west cove. Native Americans living around it spelled […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Open Mic Night!
Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
ELL Basic Beginner English
Learn essential phrases and vocabulary for everyday conversation. Practice speaking and boost your confidence in a friendly classroom setting. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Tuesday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at […]
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction
Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading, or stitching project? Bring any project you are working on to this open session and work in the company of other creative people. This is the perfect place to move your project along and share knowledge and learn from others. This weekly session is open to all levels. No […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills
Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. And from a low spot along […]
Youth Basket Weaving with NHA Weaving Team
Learn to weave a lightship basket or continue your weaving skills. Become part of the next generation of Nantucket Basket weavers. Students will weave a 7″ basket in the tradition of the Nantucket basket. This workshop will run for 7 sessions, October 9 – November 20. This session is open to beginner and intermediate/advanced students. […]
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Game Night (with Mag-ACK the Gathering and D&D)
Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games. We host Mag-ACK The Gathering groups as well as the return of our Dungeon’s & Dragons drop-in sessions! *** (Space for Dungeons and Dragons is very limited and is first-come, first-serve!) […]
Atheneum Knitting Group
Calling all knitters! Gather your projects and supplies and come knit with us. Are you curious about learning how to knit? Our group of veterans can get you started. Are you stymied by a challenge in your project? Our group can help with that. The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share […]
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Linda Loring Nature Foundation
This is about a two-hour hike experience from pick up to drop off. Check the hike calendar to see when we are heading out to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, but realize that this is a seasonal hike, which is on our hike calendar from spring through early fall. However, the Linda Loring Nature Foundation […]
Halloween in the Courtyard
We’re decorating the courtyard again this year and can’t wait for you visit the Weezie steps for treats! Make sure to stop by after the parade and check out the fun!
ELL Beginner English
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. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-228-1110 x113.
ELL Intermediate English
Intermediate English class 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. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org.
November 2024
Story Walk: Thankful by Eileen Spinelli
Celebrate everyday blessings, practice thankfulness, and observe the wonderful acts of service that keep us going every day. Eileen Spinelli, bestselling and award-winning children’s author, charms with rhymes and whimsy in Thankful, perfect for any young reader and their family.
Music & Movement
A beginner music class including songs, rhymes and stories in English and Spanish for kids ages infant through 5 years and their caretakers.
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2024 Annual Events
April 25 -28, Daffodil Festival
May 15 – 19, Wine & Food Festival
June, Nantucket Preservation Month
June 13 -16, Book Festival
June 19 – 24, Film Festival
July 4, – Independence Day Festivities
July 9 – 14, Nantucket Dance Festival
July 11 – 13, Comedy Festival
July , Nantucket Art and Artisan Show
July 15 -18, NHA’s Nantucket by Design
July 18 – 20, Weekend at the Atheneum
July 23 – 25, Nantucket Garden Festival
August, Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp
August 10, Boston Pops
August 14 – 18, Nantucket Race Week
August 18, Opera House Cup
August, Marine Life Release Day
September: Nantucket Harvest Fair
November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
December 6 – 8, Christmas Stroll
December, NHA’s Festival of Trees
