Events for February
23rd
Events for February
24th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for February
25th
Events for February
26th
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Dreamland Comedy Nights: A Night of Stand-Up & StorytellingExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for February
28th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for March
1st
Events for March
2nd
Events for March
3rd
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
4th
Events for March
5th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Community Book Club Session: The WagerExpired
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Events for March
6th
Events for March
7th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for March
8th
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Winter Wellness Walk Series- Maria Mitchell AssociationExpired
Sanford Farm Parking Lot on Madaket Road.
Events for March
9th
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Weave an Eternal Wave: Macramé Bracelet WorkshopExpired
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Events for March
10th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
11th
Events for March
12th
Events for March
13th
Events for March
14th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for March
15th
9:30 am - 11:30 am
NCTV Filmmaking Workshop (Free to the community)Expired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
4:00 pm
Shipwreck Showtimes: A Maritime Film Series: Kensuke’s KingdomExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for March
16th
Events for March
17th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
18th
Events for March
19th
Events for March
20th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Art After Hours: Paint and Sip with Nikoline BohrExpired
Hinchman House Natural Science Museum
Events for March
21st
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Winter Wellness Walk Series- Nantucket Conservation FoundationExpired
Tupancy Links
Events for March
22nd
Events for March
23rd
Events for March
24th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for March
25th
Events for March
26th
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Environmental Artist in Residence Exhibition Reception and TalkExpired
Champion Gallery
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Dreamland Comedy Nights: A Night of Stand-Up & Storytelling
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for March
27th
Events for March
28th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for March
29th
Events for March
30th
Events for March
31st
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for April
1st
Events for April
2nd
Events for April
3rd
Events for April
4th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
5th
March 2026
Story Walk: Over and Under the WavesOngoing
Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. […]
Environmental Artist in Residence Exhibition Reception and TalkExpired
Join us at the Champion Gallery, 24 Amelia Drive, for a special Earth Day celebration and reception for AAN’s Environmental Artist in Residence, Aurora Goodland. Explore the work Aurora has created during her residency, alongside collaborative pieces developed with members of the island community. At 5:30 PM, Aurora will share insights into her process and experience, […]
Toddler Story TimeExpired
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 TimeExpired
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.
Mindful MemoriesExpired
Join us for Mindful Memories, a program specifically designed for individuals with cognitive impairments and their caregivers. Come participate in activities that foster sense of connection through experiences with your peers. Experiences will include story sharing through art, music, and more using multi-sensory activities. REGISTER by phone or email 508-228-1894 ext 145 / Lschaeffer@nha.org
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo HillsExpired
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 […]
Burger NightOngoing
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
ELL Intermediate EnglishOngoing
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.
Philosophy Club in The Great HallOngoing
Calling all Deep Thinkers and Ponderers, Join us Thursday Evenings in the Great Hall for thoughtful and engaging conversation. Led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. This event is open to all ages!
ELL Beginner EnglishOngoing
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 […]
Calendar Girls
Set in a small Yorkshire village and based on a true story, Calendar Girls follows middle-aged friends Annie and Chris. When Annie’s husband is struck by leukemia, Chris persuades their Women’s Institute to raise money for the hospital waiting room by producing a nude calendar of WI members—tastefully done, as well as hilariously and courageously. […]
Dreamland Comedy Nights: A Night of Stand-Up & Storytelling
This program is recommended for mature audiences only. You didn’t even know you missed them, and now they’re back! Just when you thought the bleakness would consume you entirely, these 3 well-meaning idiots promise to give you the most thrilling night of your life*. On Thursday January 29th, your favorite local comedy team kicks off […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
Story Walk: Over and Under the Waves
Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. […]
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 […]
Unwind Under the Whale: Historic Imagery Collage
Unwind Under the Whale is a monthly series at the Whaling Museum, each featuring a special activity, light bites, and unique history components Learn about historic imagery preservation from Archivist Amelia Holmes and use images from the NHA collection to create a one-of-a-kind collage. Enjoy lite bites and a mocktail and spend the night getting […]
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.
Calendar Girls
Set in a small Yorkshire village and based on a true story, Calendar Girls follows middle-aged friends Annie and Chris. When Annie’s husband is struck by leukemia, Chris persuades their Women’s Institute to raise money for the hospital waiting room by producing a nude calendar of WI members—tastefully done, as well as hilariously and courageously. […]
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 — […]
Story Walk: Over and Under the Waves
Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. […]
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 […]
Grab & Go Bag: Thumbprint Art
This week we are making thumbprint art inspired by the books of Ed Emberley. Who knew that with just some ink, your thumb, and a little imagination you could create so many fun characters!
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 […]
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 11:00 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 […]
Winter Wellness Walk Series- Nantucket Land Bank
Embrace the quiet of the off-season with free, guided walks for wellness, connection, and community. Each walk will start at 1:00 pm and be led by the hosting organization in collaboration with a representative from Fairwinds. All are welcome!
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 […]
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 […]
Calendar Girls
Set in a small Yorkshire village and based on a true story, Calendar Girls follows middle-aged friends Annie and Chris. When Annie’s husband is struck by leukemia, Chris persuades their Women’s Institute to raise money for the hospital waiting room by producing a nude calendar of WI members—tastefully done, as well as hilariously and courageously. […]
Hometown Hoedown
Howdy! Come have fun and support Small Friends at our 10th annual Hometown Hoedown fundraiser on March 28, 2026, at The Chicken Box! – Live Music! – Wine & Spirit Pull! – 50/50 Raffle! – Line Dancing – Silent Auction! – Signature Drink! More details to follow – we can’t wait […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Lost Farm Sanctuary
Just under half of Nantucket’s farms existed on the western half of the island. Around 1850, when Nantucket boasted nearly 100 produce, dairy, poultry and cattle farms all over the island and Tuckernuck Island, there were around 20 farms along Hummock Pond Road and in this vicinity. Some of this farmland included the conservation land […]
Peeps Diorama Contest Drop-Off
It’s the Atheneum’s 14th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a diorama based on a book or literary theme using marshmallow Peeps as your characters. Open to all ages. We will have winners in four categories: Children, Family, Teen, and Adult. Drop off your creation at the Weezie Library March 30 – April 4, and then […]
Story Walk: Over and Under the Waves
Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One Book, One Island Community Celebration
The Atheneum will host a One Book, One Island Celebration in honor of this years selection All that Smolders: A Mystery by James Sulzer. 3-4 PM: Book Discussion Join us for a lively conversation about All That Smolders, moderated by Inquirer and Mirror Executive Editor, Josh Balling. Author James Sulzer will be in attendance to share insights and answer […]
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Calendar Girls
Set in a small Yorkshire village and based on a true story, Calendar Girls follows middle-aged friends Annie and Chris. When Annie’s husband is struck by leukemia, Chris persuades their Women’s Institute to raise money for the hospital waiting room by producing a nude calendar of WI members—tastefully done, as well as hilariously and courageously. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point Sunset
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 […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop
Gardner Farm and Lost Farm sit stacked one former farming property on top of the other along the eastern shore of Hummock Pond walking distance from Hummock Pond Road. The Gardner Farm Preserve, as it’s formally called by its owner, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank, to the south and immediately north abutting this magnificent network […]
Peeps Diorama Contest Drop-Off
It’s the Atheneum’s 14th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a diorama based on a book or literary theme using marshmallow Peeps as your characters. Open to all ages. We will have winners in four categories: Children, Family, Teen, and Adult. Drop off your creation at the Weezie Library March 30 – April 4, and then […]
Story Walk: Over and Under the Waves
Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them 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 – 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 – Head of the Plains Sunset Walk
Come for a walk at dusk with us out on one of Nantucket’s most extraordinary conservation properties to experience a unique island ecosystem painted with vibrant, waning sunlight, maybe catch a moonrise and see the stars in darker skies at sea. Book at WalkNantucket.com
CONCERT: Chris Hanson & friends: Bob Walder and Ty Fly
Chris is back! After a 9 month absence, the acclaimed singer-songwriter will inaugurate his return to Nantucket with a special performance right here at the Atheneum. Four-time winner of West Coast Songwriters “Best Song Of The Year”, his rich, provocative lyrics and uncanny musical sensibility have captivated audiences from coast to coast. Free Admission & […]
ELL Group Conversation – Intermediate
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. Sessions are free, open to adult English language learners, and led by a literacy volunteer. To register contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-332-0605.
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
Peeps Diorama Contest Drop-Off
It’s the Atheneum’s 14th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a diorama based on a book or literary theme using marshmallow Peeps as your characters. Open to all ages. We will have winners in four categories: Children, Family, Teen, and Adult. Drop off your creation at the Weezie Library March 30 – April 4, and then […]
Story Walk: Over and Under the Waves
Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. […]
Cinema for the Very Young
Every Tuesday morning at 10:30am, please join us with your little ones for a sensory-friendly Rated G or All Ages screening of a film/series (titles will not be announced in advance). Tickets are free and available online or at the box office. All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 – 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 — […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Mindfulness 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 methods and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Open to all.
Tuesdays with Campbell
Please join for an informal conversation about zoning changes being proposed by Citizen Petitions and the Planning Board, moderated by Campbell Sutton. Topics vary weekly. FREE and Open to the public
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 […]
April 2026
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 […]
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Peeps Diorama Contest Drop-Off
It’s the Atheneum’s 14th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a diorama based on a book or literary theme using marshmallow Peeps as your characters. Open to all ages. We will have winners in four categories: Children, Family, Teen, and Adult. Drop off your creation at the Weezie Library March 30 – April 4, and then […]
Toddler Time with Miss Melanie
Your toddler will get ready for preschool in this fun, play-based class with educator Melanie Hajjar. Each week includes a new theme with circle time, hands-on activities, engaging toys to explore, and a project to create together.
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 […]
Reader’s Advisory with Annye Camara
Looking for your next great read? Join our Reader’s Advisory Group from 11:00–12:00 PM and meet with Annye Camara, who will help you discover books tailored to your interests. Whether you’re in a reading slump or eager to explore something new, come chat, share what you love, and leave with great recommendations. Free and Open to 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 […]
Calling All Writers
Join with other writers to share written work. We meet Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 Online through Zoom. Read work on which you wish to have reader feedback: memoirs, poetry, travel, essay, fiction. **Due to limited space and popular demand, this program is wait list only. For more information, please contact saguiar@nantucketatheneum.org FREE ADMISSION
Library Legos
Join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. The program is FREE but space is limited.
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
Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games and host fun 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!) **! Experienced players and newbies are all welcome! Game […]
Grief 101: The Basics of Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss, yet many bereaved people report feeling misunderstood and abandoned by their friends and communities due to a lack of education about the needs of the grieving. Sharing Kindness, in partnership with local libraries is starting the conversation about Grief. Grief 101 will cover “the basics” of grief: what […]
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.
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. […]
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.
Full Moon Nature Walk – Pink Moon
Join Joanna Roche on a peaceful one hour walk (up to 2 miles on uneven terrain) under the light of the full Moon. Discover the legends and narratives of the past and present. Enjoy the tranquility of the quiet night sky and learn about our Moon’s current themes and its important symbolism. Our complimentary under […]
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Peeps Diorama Contest Drop-Off
It’s the Atheneum’s 14th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a diorama based on a book or literary theme using marshmallow Peeps as your characters. Open to all ages. We will have winners in four categories: Children, Family, Teen, and Adult. Drop off your creation at the Weezie Library March 30 – April 4, and then […]
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 […]
Toddler Story 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.
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 […]
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Sullivan Strong
Please join us for a special evening to support Erin Sullivan, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 Metastatic Breat Cancer. All proceeds from the evening will go directly toward medical and living expenses during this challenging time. Your presence, generosity and support will make a meaningful difference.
Philosophy Club in The Great Hall
Calling all Deep Thinkers and Ponderers, Join us Thursday Evenings in the Great Hall for thoughtful and engaging conversation. Led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. This event is open to all ages!
Calendar Girls
Set in a small Yorkshire village and based on a true story, Calendar Girls follows middle-aged friends Annie and Chris. When Annie’s husband is struck by leukemia, Chris persuades their Women’s Institute to raise money for the hospital waiting room by producing a nude calendar of WI members—tastefully done, as well as hilariously and courageously. […]
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Peeps Diorama Contest Drop-Off
It’s the Atheneum’s 14th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a diorama based on a book or literary theme using marshmallow Peeps as your characters. Open to all ages. We will have winners in four categories: Children, Family, Teen, and Adult. Drop off your creation at the Weezie Library March 30 – April 4, and then […]
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 […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Head of the Plains
Ocean blue and endless in the distance. A heady, briny aroma. A roar of crashing waves. A vast open coastal plain bathed in fading sunlight with a moon starting to appear. You’ve found Nantucket’s magnificent Head of the Plains at sunset! On the trail now, you glimpse some sort of hawk hovering low on little […]
Acktivist Fridays
Continuing the Conversation, Forming an ACK web of mutual aid Q&A with island leaders of safe immigrant services
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.
Calendar Girls
Set in a small Yorkshire village and based on a true story, Calendar Girls follows middle-aged friends Annie and Chris. When Annie’s husband is struck by leukemia, Chris persuades their Women’s Institute to raise money for the hospital waiting room by producing a nude calendar of WI members—tastefully done, as well as hilariously and courageously. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop
Gardner Farm and Lost Farm sit stacked one former farming property on top of the other along the eastern shore of Hummock Pond walking distance from Hummock Pond Road. The Gardner Farm Preserve, as it’s formally called by its owner, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank, to the south and immediately north abutting this magnificent network […]
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Peeps Diorama Contest Drop-Off
It’s the Atheneum’s 14th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a diorama based on a book or literary theme using marshmallow Peeps as your characters. Open to all ages. We will have winners in four categories: Children, Family, Teen, and Adult. Drop off your creation at the Weezie Library March 30 – April 4, and then […]
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 […]
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2026 Annual Events
April 24 -26, Daffodil Festival
May 27 – 31, Wine & Food Festival
June 11 -14, Book Festival
June 17 – 22, Film Festival
July 4, – Independence Day Festivities
July 6 – 12, Nantucket Dance Festival
July 7 – 9, Nantucket Garden Festival
July 9 – 11, Comedy Festival
July 13 -16, NHA’s Nantucket by Design
August 8, Boston Pops
August 12 – 16, Nantucket Race Week
August 16, Opera House Cup
September: Nantucket Harvest Fair
November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
December 4 – 6, Christmas Stroll
December, NHA’s Festival of Trees
