Story Walk: What Do You Do with an Idea?

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed......More

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.

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Grab & Go Bag: Owl in a Treee

Hoot- Hoot! This owl is hiding in a tree! This week's Grab & Go is a paper craft that is perfect for fall. While Supplies Last.

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Dance Party in the Garden

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle at our Dance Party in the Garden! Every Thursday morning, Cory Morgan leads an energetic, joy-filled dance time at the Nantucket Atheneum Garden With songs, silly dance moves, and fun challenges like Freeze Dance and the Cha-Cha Sli......More

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle at our Dance Party in the Garden! Every Thursday morning, Cory Morgan leads an energetic, joy-filled dance time at the Nantucket Atheneum Garden With songs, silly dance moves, and fun challenges like Freeze Dance and the Cha-Cha Slide, this is the perfect way for kids to kick off a summer day with smiles and movement! Don't forget to bring a blanket!  In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.

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Manhattan Shorts Film Festival

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from t......More

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from the USA. Now you get to choose which of the Final Ten is best! These films will screen in over 500 venues across on six continents. And the judges of these events are you, the audience. On entry to each venue, you will be handed a ballot card that allows you to vote for the BEST SHORT FILM and ACTOR at the conclusion of the program. Votes will be sent to MANHATTAN SHORT's headquarters with the winner announced at ManhattanShort.com.Tickets are $10 for Adults and $8 for Students and Seniors.PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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Manhattan Shorts Film Festival

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from t......More

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from the USA. Now you get to choose which of the Final Ten is best! These films will screen in over 500 venues across on six continents. And the judges of these events are you, the audience. On entry to each venue, you will be handed a ballot card that allows you to vote for the BEST SHORT FILM and ACTOR at the conclusion of the program. Votes will be sent to MANHATTAN SHORT's headquarters with the winner announced at ManhattanShort.com.Tickets are $10 for Adults and $8 for Students and Seniors.PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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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, a......More

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 [email protected], or 508-332-0605.

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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 ......More

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 in order to move into the remainder of our day with a brighter view and the ability to be fully present. Please bring your own Yoga mat! AND space is very limited so if you find out you can't come, please cancel so someone else on the waitlist can have your seat. Thank you!

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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.

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ELL 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 f......More

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 [email protected], or 508-228-1110 x113.

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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! ......More

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 pages! Wrap gifts! Or just come and enjoy the space and listen to the music. Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall! FREE ADMISSION

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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 o......More

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 of his friends. (His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn't help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can't keep up.But one Halloween, everything changes. The little ghost who was a quilt has an experience that no other ghost could have, an experience that only happens because he's a quilt . . . and he realizes that it's OK to be different.

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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 ......More

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 [email protected] ADMISSION

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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.

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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......More

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 Night FREE is open to ADULTS & TEENS ( 13+ )

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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 fo......More

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. You can register by emailing [email protected] for serious D&D players, check out our Table Top Game Night every Wednesday.

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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 ......More

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 your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques.Free admission.

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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.

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Preschool Story Time

For children ages 3 years and older.  Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs.

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Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character o......More

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.2 PM ET  via digital live-stream in partnership with the Nantucket Atheneum!   Register and submit questions for the author here

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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......More

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 of ours.For grades 2-6. No registration required.

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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-registr......More

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 [email protected], or 508-228-1110 x113.

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ELL Intermediate English

Intermediate English conversation for those seeking to improve their English language skills.The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library.The class is free, conducted in English and pre-re......More

Intermediate English conversation for those seeking to improve their English language skills.The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library.The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at [email protected], or 508-228-1110 x113.

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Manhattan Shorts Film Festival

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from t......More

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from the USA. Now you get to choose which of the Final Ten is best! These films will screen in over 500 venues across on six continents. And the judges of these events are you, the audience. On entry to each venue, you will be handed a ballot card that allows you to vote for the BEST SHORT FILM and ACTOR at the conclusion of the program. Votes will be sent to MANHATTAN SHORT's headquarters with the winner announced at ManhattanShort.com.Tickets are $10 for Adults and $8 for Students and Seniors.PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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Grab & Go Bag: Yarn Pumpkin

Make a festive pumpkin for this week's Grab & Go Bag Activity! While supplies last.Credit for this craft: One Little Project https://onelittleproject.com

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Dance Party in the Garden

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle at our Dance Party in the Garden! Every Thursday morning, Cory Morgan leads an energetic, joy-filled dance time at the Nantucket Atheneum Garden With songs, silly dance moves, and fun challenges like Freeze Dance and the Cha-Cha Sli......More

Get ready to move, groove, and giggle at our Dance Party in the Garden! Every Thursday morning, Cory Morgan leads an energetic, joy-filled dance time at the Nantucket Atheneum Garden With songs, silly dance moves, and fun challenges like Freeze Dance and the Cha-Cha Slide, this is the perfect way for kids to kick off a summer day with smiles and movement! Don't forget to bring a blanket!  In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.

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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 ЖД......More

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 любимых фильмов и мультфильмов· Задорные песенки и весёлые танцы· Творческие и познавательные активности для всей семьиЗанятия подходят для детей от 0 лет и старше, так что приходите всей семьей!11:00 – Младшая группа (0 – 5/6 лет)11:30 – Старшая група (7+ )_________________________________We’re excited to invite you and your little ones to our Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents! WHEN & WHERE?Join us on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the cozy atmosphere of the Nantucket Atheneum Library.WHAT TO EXPECT?Together, we’ll explore the joy of learning and playing in Russian with:– Reading captivating books– Fun games for kids of all ages– Watching favorite movies and cartoons– Singing cheerful songs and dancing– Creative and educational activities for the whole familyThis club is perfect for children of all ages (0+), so bring the whole family along for a morning full of fun and connection!

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Manhattan Shorts Film Festival

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from t......More

Come celebrate the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum's Great Hall.The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Irael, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from the USA. Now you get to choose which of the Final Ten is best! These films will screen in over 500 venues across on six continents. And the judges of these events are you, the audience. On entry to each venue, you will be handed a ballot card that allows you to vote for the BEST SHORT FILM and ACTOR at the conclusion of the program. Votes will be sent to MANHATTAN SHORT's headquarters with the winner announced at ManhattanShort.com.Tickets are $10 for Adults and $8 for Students and Seniors.PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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Sunday Scaries: Horror Double Features

This october, the Atheneum invites you to explore the genre of horror with us Sunday nights with a double feature of chilling and thrilling films. Refreshments will be provided.

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Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up

Create a Halloween-themed miniature masterpiece to display in the Weezie Library in a spooky tiny art show!  Sign up in the Weezie Library and pick up a mini canvas and packet of air-dry clay.  Feel free to submit two separate pieces (a painting & a sculpture) or combin......More

Create a Halloween-themed miniature masterpiece to display in the Weezie Library in a spooky tiny art show!  Sign up in the Weezie Library and pick up a mini canvas and packet of air-dry clay.  Feel free to submit two separate pieces (a painting & a sculpture) or combine both materials to make one creation.  Open to all ages this year!Rules:-All entries must be tiny, no more than 4"x4"-Please limit the use of perishable items-Please submit your masterpiece with an entry form.-All entries must be in good taste and child friendly. The Atheneum reserves the right to omit any entries it feels are not appropriate for public viewing. Drop-off your creepy creation to the Weezie Library by Saturday, 10/11.  The show will be up 10/20-10/31.

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Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez 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 i......More

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez 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.

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The History and Future of Power on Nantucket

The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce and ACK Smart Solar Energy present The History and Future of Power on Nantucket. The event will be introduced by Peter Burke, Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, moderated by Tobias Glidden, ACK Smart Solar Energy and feature Paul Gaynor [Lo......More

The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce and ACK Smart Solar Energy present The History and Future of Power on Nantucket. The event will be introduced by Peter Burke, Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, moderated by Tobias Glidden, ACK Smart Solar Energy and feature Paul Gaynor [Longroad Energy Partners], Lauren Sinatra [Town of Nantucket], David Fredericks [Island Energy Services] and Steven Hopengarten [National Grid] as speakers. Free and Open to the Public.Registration Encouraged!

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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, a......More

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 [email protected], or 508-332-0605.

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