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Events for April
28th
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me YogaExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tarot DiscoveriesExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
29th
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Somatic Yoga at the AtheneumExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Children’s Chess ClubExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Youth Chorus Ages 8+Expired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MeditationExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesdays with CampbellExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
ELL Beginning EnglishExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
30th
7:45 am - 10:30 am
Birding Field TripExpired
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth HummocksExpired
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Library LegosExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Game Night (with Mag-ACK the Gathering and D&D)Expired
Nantucket Atheneum
7:00 pm
Celtic SessionsExpired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Self-Love Revolution for Women: Embracing Your Worth UnapologeticallyExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for May
1st
Events for May
2nd
Events for May
3rd
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!Expired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for May
4th
Events for May
5th
Events for May
6th
Events for May
7th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Palliative Care Week: A Step by Step Guide to Making a Personal Care Plan
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for May
8th
Events for May
9th
Events for May
10th
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for May
11th
Events for May
12th
Events for May
13th
Events for May
14th
Events for May
15th
Events for May
17th
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for May
18th
Events for May
19th
Events for May
20th
Events for May
21st
Events for May
22nd
Events for May
23rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for May
24th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for May
25th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for May
26th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for May
27th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for May
28th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Self-Love Revolution for Women: Embracing Your Worth Unapologetically
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for May
29th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for May
30th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for May
31st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
Events for June
1st
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Greenhound Building
$45.00
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
42 Straight Wharf
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
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May 2025
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me YogaExpired
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.
The Role of Phenology in Plant Invasion on Nantucket Island by Dr. Yingying Xi, Northern Kentucky University
Dr. Xi will discuss her collaborative research with Dr. Sarah Bois of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation investigating native and invasive shrub phenology using a combination of herbarium data, field observations, and time-lapse photography. Biological invasion and climate change are among the top drivers of global biodiversity loss, and the interaction between them can cause […]
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 […]
Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum
Join us at 12:30 for a yoga practice for everyone! We will move through the practice focusing our attention on what it feels like to be in the body through slow focused movement. We will conclude with a full body relaxation. This is a short 45 minute practice that will leave one feeling relaxed and recharged […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm Loop
A microcosm of the adjacent 6,700-acre Middle Moors, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares almost all of the elements of the maritime or, coastal heathlands habitat surrounding it. Upland meadows are dotted with native tree species including black cherry and various oaks including their shrub cousin, scrub oak, and Eastern […]
Children’s Chess Club
Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library! Young chess players of all abilities are encouraged to come check out the Nantucket Atheneum’s new Chess Club! Volunteers of the Teen Advisory Board will be hosting, so come learn the basics or challenge your friends to a game! Bring your own board or play with one […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Meditation
Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the method and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Open to all.
Tuesdays with Campbell
A casual, healthy, unbiased gathering for Nantucketers to review and discuss warrant articles for May’s Annual Open Town Meeting, aimed at increasing knowledge, not influencing individual voting decisions. A post ATM wrap-up meeting and discussion of the Special Town Meeting, Fall 2025. FREE and Open to the Public!
Comedy Show
Join your favorite local actors for 6 Short comedies from our Short Play Competition submissions. Have some laughs, watch the twists and turns and squirms Presented by Nantucket Short Play Group in The Gaslight. $10 cash at the door and half will go to the Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship Fund at CFNan.
ELL Beginning 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 beginning class every Tuesday evening at the library. The class is free and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-332-0605.
Open Arts Night!
We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT! Our stage and mic are still open for any and all, but now we’ve added an Arts & Craft component so people may feel free to come and work on any kind of art project while watching the stage show. Bring your knitting! Embroidery! Coloring […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point
Smith’s Point is a treat whenever you can get out there. Jutting out into the channel between Madaket Harbor and Tuckernuck Island, Smith’s Point alternates between including Esther’s Island, so named when Hurricane Esther in September 1961 cleaved off half of Smith’s Point from the rest of Nantucket. Although we islanders still refer to Esther’s […]
Palliative Care Week: A Step by Step Guide to Making a Personal Care Plan
Now’s the Time! Make Your Own Plan. Start to make a personal health care plan with the Honoring Choices MA Getting Started Tool Kit. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Join in person or at home for this webinar. Light lunch provided for in-person attendees! Zoom attendees register HERE In-Person attendees register below. Come join us […]
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 — […]
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.
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
Teen Trivia
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.
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!) […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor Sunset
With the backdrop of the sun setting over Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, learn from Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket and Polpis Harbors, discover the salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors and conservation efforts that protect the wetlands and meadows around it.
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.
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice bearing down on it 21,000 years ago. A trail meanders along the edge of the Stump Swamp offering views of water and the birds that […]
Toddler Time
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.
Preschool Story Time
Join us for a special 30 minute story time featuring new and classical tales. For children ages 3+. Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk 30 minutes before the program begins.
Tour The Hive
Open house at The Hive, 5 Amelia Drive. Meet member chefs, sample their delicious offerings, learn about their services, and tour our beautiful kitchen facility.
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 […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
Graded relatively flat by glacial meltwater running out over the coastal plain to the ocean 75 miles away when the landmass that would become Nantucket was nothing more than a wide, low ridge of sand, gravel and glacial erratics (boulders), Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses […]
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
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.
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
Graded relatively flat by glacial meltwater running out over the coastal plain to the ocean 75 miles away when the landmass that would become Nantucket was nothing more than a wide, low ridge of sand, gravel and glacial erratics (boulders), Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses […]
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 […]
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a great […]
Self Defense Class
Join Jules Embry-Pelrine of Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance for a free self defense class, designed for ages 8-12! Jules holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is a certified Krav Maga instructor. Please register ahead of time, but walk ins are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes that you […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Teen Game Night
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! The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served.
LGBTQ+ Group
An unstructured and inclusive peer-to-peer meeting circle for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and would like to share life experiences and mutual support. Free Admission.
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a great […]
Grab & Go Bag: Mother’s Day Bouquet
We’ve got the perfect Mother’s Day present – a beautiful bouquet of homemade flowers! This STEAM activity is a simple way to explore chromatography, and kids love turning the results into a colorful flower craft when they’re finished. All supplies and instructions are included. While supplies last!
Free Workshop on Companion Planting
Join Sustainable Nantucket and Luci Imbach of Island Harvest to learn how companion planting boosts growth, deters pests, and improves garden health. Don’t miss this event at 168 Hummock Pond Rd—bring your questions and get ready to dig in!
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 […]
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 10:30 утра в уютной атмосфере библиотеки (the Nantucket Atheneum), чтобы вместе проводить веселые и познавательные занятия на русском языке. ЧТО ВАС ЖДЁТ? · Чтение интересных книг · Увлекательные игры для детей всех возрастов · Просмотр […]
Nature Storytime
Enjoy this program designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature or science themed book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus and […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
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. All skill levels welcome. This event is intended for ages 13-18. Space is limited so please arrive on time. […]
Community Gathering: Horses for Mental Health
Join us for a heartfelt in-person event where we’ll come together to connect, reflect, and celebrate the healing power of horses and community. We’ll begin by hearing inspiring stories from local Nantucket families whose lives have been touched by In The Herd Cape Cod’s off-island programs. Then, we’ll tune into a powerful 90-minute virtual event, […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor Sunset
With the backdrop of the sun setting over Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, learn from Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket and Polpis Harbors, discover the salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors and conservation efforts that protect the wetlands and meadows around it.
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice bearing down on it 21,000 years ago. A trail meanders along the edge of the Stump Swamp offering views of water and the birds that […]
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a great […]
Nature Storytime
Enjoy this program designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature or science themed book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus and […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
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 Hospital Thrift Shop Re-Opens
Offering affordable housewares, clothing, furniture, jewelry, shoes, & more to Nantucket and benefitting Nantucket Cottage Hospital. hospitalthriftshop.org
Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm Loop
A microcosm of the adjacent 6,700-acre Middle Moors, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares almost all of the elements of the maritime or, coastal heathlands habitat surrounding it. Upland meadows are dotted with native tree species including black cherry and various oaks including their shrub cousin, scrub oak, and Eastern […]
Habitat for Humanity Meeting
Please join us in the Great Hall for an important information session with Habitat Nantucket. Habitat Nantucket will be offering an In Person Information Session for a duplex affordable home located on Waitt Drive . Habitat strongly encourages anyone who is considering applying to attend an Information Session to learn more about Habitat for Humanity […]
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 — […]
Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum
Join us at 12:30 for a yoga practice for everyone! We will move through the practice focusing our attention on what it feels like to be in the body through slow focused movement. We will conclude with a full body relaxation. This is a short 45 minute practice that will leave one feeling relaxed and recharged […]
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 […]
Children’s Chess Club
Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library! Young chess players of all abilities are encouraged to come check out the Nantucket Atheneum’s new Chess Club! Volunteers of the Teen Advisory Board will be hosting, so come learn the basics or challenge your friends to a game! Bring your own board or play with one […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Meditation
Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the method and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Open to all.
ELL Beginning 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 beginning class every Tuesday evening at the library. The class is free and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-332-0605.
Open Arts Night!
We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT! Our stage and mic are still open for any and all, but now we’ve added an Arts & Craft component so people may feel free to come and work on any kind of art project while watching the stage show. Bring your knitting! Embroidery! Coloring […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point
Smith’s Point is a treat whenever you can get out there. Jutting out into the channel between Madaket Harbor and Tuckernuck Island, Smith’s Point alternates between including Esther’s Island, so named when Hurricane Esther in September 1961 cleaved off half of Smith’s Point from the rest of Nantucket. Although we islanders still refer to Esther’s […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
Graded relatively flat by glacial meltwater running out over the coastal plain to the ocean 75 miles away when the landmass that would become Nantucket was nothing more than a wide, low ridge of sand, gravel and glacial erratics (boulders), Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses […]
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.
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
Teen Trivia
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.
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!) […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills Sunset
After hiking through kettle and kame terrain in the moors learning about frost bottoms and when to pick beach plums with Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace, soak up the best view of Nantucket Harbor watching the sunset over the harbor and Nantucket Sound at the end of the day from Radar Hill. Shawkemo Hills offers […]
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.
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 […]
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
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.
Teen Game Night
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! The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served.
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 […]
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 10:30 утра в уютной атмосфере библиотеки (the Nantucket Atheneum), чтобы вместе проводить веселые и познавательные занятия на русском языке. ЧТО ВАС ЖДЁТ? · Чтение интересных книг · Увлекательные игры для детей всех возрастов · Просмотр […]
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 […]
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
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. All skill levels welcome. This event is intended for ages 13-18. Space is limited so please arrive on time. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills Sunset
After hiking through kettle and kame terrain in the moors learning about frost bottoms and when to pick beach plums with Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace, soak up the best view of Nantucket Harbor watching the sunset over the harbor and Nantucket Sound at the end of the day from Radar Hill. Shawkemo Hills offers […]
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 — […]
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 […]
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
Graded relatively flat by glacial meltwater running out over the coastal plain to the ocean 75 miles away when the landmass that would become Nantucket was nothing more than a wide, low ridge of sand, gravel and glacial erratics (boulders), Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses […]
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 – Beechwood Farm Loop
A microcosm of the adjacent 6,700-acre Middle Moors, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares almost all of the elements of the maritime or, coastal heathlands habitat surrounding it. Upland meadows are dotted with native tree species including black cherry and various oaks including their shrub cousin, scrub oak, and Eastern […]
Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum
Join us at 12:30 for a yoga practice for everyone! We will move through the practice focusing our attention on what it feels like to be in the body through slow focused movement. We will conclude with a full body relaxation. This is a short 45 minute practice that will leave one feeling relaxed and recharged […]
Children’s Chess Club
Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library! Young chess players of all abilities are encouraged to come check out the Nantucket Atheneum’s new Chess Club! Volunteers of the Teen Advisory Board will be hosting, so come learn the basics or challenge your friends to a game! Bring your own board or play with one […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Meditation
Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the method and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Open to all.
ELL Beginning 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 beginning class every Tuesday evening at the library. The class is free and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-332-0605.
Open Arts Night!
We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT! Our stage and mic are still open for any and all, but now we’ve added an Arts & Craft component so people may feel free to come and work on any kind of art project while watching the stage show. Bring your knitting! Embroidery! Coloring […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point
Smith’s Point is a treat whenever you can get out there. Jutting out into the channel between Madaket Harbor and Tuckernuck Island, Smith’s Point alternates between including Esther’s Island, so named when Hurricane Esther in September 1961 cleaved off half of Smith’s Point from the rest of Nantucket. Although we islanders still refer to Esther’s […]
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2025 Annual Events
April 24 -27, Daffodil Festival
May 14 – 18, Wine & Food Festival
June, Nantucket Preservation Month
June 12 -15, Book Festival
June 25 – 30, Film Festival
July 4, – Independence Day Festivities
July 8 – 13, Nantucket Dance Festival
July 8 – 10, Nantucket Garden Festival
July 10 – 12, Comedy Festival
July , Nantucket Art and Artisan Show
July 14 -17, NHA’s Nantucket by Design
July 18 & 19, Weekend at the Atheneum
August 6, Garden Club House & Garden Tour
August 9, Boston Pops
August 13 – 17, Nantucket Race Week
August 17, Opera House Cup
August, Marine Life Release Day
September: Nantucket Harvest Fair
November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
December 5-7, Christmas Stroll
December, NHA’s Festival of Trees
