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Ann Scott Named New Atheneum Executive Director
Ann Scott, formerly of the Basalt Regional Library in western Colorado, will become the next Executive Director of the Nantucket Atheneum in mid-September.
In her role as the institution’s ninth director, Scott will oversee all aspects of the Atheneum, which include circulating collections of books and media for children, teens and adults, an archival collection of historic artifacts, stewardship of the historic 1847 building and garden, and the execution of more than 1,300 programs a year.
Backyard Astronomy: New Library Telescope
Explore the universe! We are proud to announce the generous donation of a telescope to the Nantucket Atheneum in memory of John and Claire Wall.
The telescope is available for patrons to borrow with their Nantucket Atheneum library card.
America’s GenealogyBank
Researching your family roots? America’s GenealogyBank has nearly 255 million digital records to support your efforts. All you need is access to our website and a current library card.
Music in the Morning
Join Lizza Obremski for fun and music activities for ages 2-7.
Tuesdays
9:45 – 10:30 am
FREE, but tickets required
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Browse Our eLibrary!
Our eLibrary services are FREE to all patrons with a valid Nantucket Atheneum library card. Just sign in to any eLibrary service with your library card number.
Island Issues- Stay Informed
ACK Citizen Issues
The Atheneum’s ACK Citizen Issues section provides detailed information and resources about particular issues that influence life on the island.
Register to Vote
The Nantucket Atheneum offers residents these links to registering themselves to vote or check their staus. By providing more options with this reminder “to register,” we hope to make Nantucketeers engaged voters.
Evaluating Information
Evaluating information encourages you to think critically about the reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, point of view or bias of information sources.