Many of you have reached out to ask about our annual Peep Diorama contest. While the Atheneum building is closed,Continue Reading Link
Category: Programs and Events
Message from the Atheneum: COVID-19 Update
The Atheneum Building is Temporarily Closed; The Virtual Atheneum is open 24/7. Library questions or concerns can be sent toContinue Reading Link
2020 One Book One Island Selection: The Overstory
One Book One Island Program announces that its 2020 selection is The Overstory by Richard Powers. Winner of the 2019Continue Reading Link
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