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Category: Database

Online Resources for Adults, Parents, and Teachers

Published on March 26, 2020June 26, 2020

With schools closed and many workers and families at home, you may be wondering where to find resources that are Continue Reading Link

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Online Resources for Children and Teens

Published on March 26, 2020June 26, 2020

With schools closed indefinitely and many families and students at home, you may be wondering where to find resources that Continue Reading Link

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources

Published on March 16, 2020April 15, 2020

The following is a compilation of town, state, and federal resources concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This page will be Continue Reading Link

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How to Access Library Services from Home

Published on March 12, 2020May 20, 2020

If the library is closed or you are unable to visit, remember our digital services are available 24/7 on your Continue Reading Link

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Check Out the Digital Newspaper Archive

Published on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Curious about Nantucket history? Did you know the Nantucket Atheneum has a Historic Digital Newspaper Archive? You can search or Continue Reading Link

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Read Recipes from Around the World!

Published on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

If you love to cook and explore international cuisine, the library has a great new service: AtoZ World Food. This Continue Reading Link

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GALE – Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection

Published on September 11, 2018

If your love of business or hospitality has brought you to Nantucket working in that industry, then you might enjoy studying Continue Reading Link

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Online Psychology Collection

Published on July 14, 2018

Psychology is a fascinating area of research. Its study can help you understand human behavior; and allow you to better Continue Reading Link

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Britannica Library

Published on June 5, 2018March 28, 2019

By Lincoln Thurber Atheneum Reference Librarian For kids, summer is a time for play, the beach, and relaxation; but it Continue Reading Link

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Small Business eResources

Published on May 15, 2018May 23, 2018

By Lincoln Thurber Atheneum Reference Librarian Starting a business is easy, said nobody, ever. And, if you’re already running your Continue Reading Link

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