One Book One Island Program announces that its 2020 selection is The Overstory by Richard Powers. Winner of the 2019Continue Reading Link
Category: Programs and Events
New Book Discussion Group Begins January 2020
Beginning January 2020 The Atheneum will offer a monthly book discussion group facilitated by Kristin Guay who features popular andContinue Reading Link
Moby Dick Marathon Nov 16 & 17
Sat., Nov. 16 Nantucket Atheneum 10 am – 4 pm Whaling Museum 4 pm – 10 pm Nantucket Atheneum 10Continue Reading Link
American Spirit Essay Contest Winner
Congratulations to our 2019 winner Victoria Dixon! Click here to read her essay submission. The Nantucket Atheneum’s American Spirit Essay Contest challengesContinue Reading Link
Outdoor Chess & Checker Board
An outdoor chess/checker table has now being installed off the Garden at the Nantucket Atheneum. Library patrons can begin toContinue Reading Link
Backyard Astronomy: New Library Telescope
You can now use your library card to check out an Orion StarBlast telescope to use in your own backyard!Continue Reading Link
2019 PEEPs Diorama Contest
The Nantucket Atheneum presents the 8th annual Peeps Diorama Contest, where participants create a scene inside a shoebox depicting theirContinue Reading Link
“Danseur” Explores The Social Stigma Of Being A Male Ballet Dancer
By Adelaide Richards The documentary film Danseur is inspired by the experience of director and producer Scott Gormley. His sonContinue Reading Link
July Author Talks Focus On The Funny, Fascinating and Informative
This month the Nantucket Atheneum hosts a broad selection of renowned authors with topics ranging from making New York CityContinue Reading Link
Dance Festival Features the Best of Classical & Contemporary Ballet
Join the Nantucket Atheneum in celebrating the eleventh annual Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival July 24- 28, 2018. The festival includesContinue Reading Link