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Category: Programs and Events

Join the Beanstack Reading Challenge!

Published on January 14, 2021January 15, 2021

Need some inspiration to get your family reading? The Nantucket Atheneum and Weezie Library for Children are partnering with Beanstack Continue Reading Link

Children's Programs | News | Programs and Events | Teen Programs

Saturday Curbside Pick-Up Now Available

Published on September 24, 2020October 13, 2020

The Atheneum now offers Saturday hours for curbside pick-up of library materials. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 10, the front entrance will Continue Reading Link

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Send Us Your Peep Diorama Photos!

Published on April 8, 2020April 21, 2020

Many of you have reached out to ask about our annual Peep Diorama contest. While the Atheneum building is closed, Continue Reading Link

Children's Programs | News | Programs and Events | Teen Programs

Message from the Atheneum: COVID-19 Update

Published on March 12, 2020April 3, 2020

The Atheneum Building is Temporarily Closed; The Virtual Atheneum is open 24/7. Library questions or concerns can be sent to Continue Reading Link

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2020 One Book One Island Selection: The Overstory

Published on January 17, 2020March 13, 2020

One Book One Island Program announces that its 2020 selection is The Overstory by Richard Powers. Winner of the 2019 Continue Reading Link

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New Book Discussion Group Begins January 2020

Published on December 3, 2019December 6, 2019

Beginning January 2020 The Atheneum will offer a monthly book discussion group facilitated by Kristin Guay who features popular and Continue Reading Link

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Moby Dick Marathon Nov 16 & 17

Published on October 23, 2019

Sat., Nov. 16 Nantucket Atheneum 10 am – 4 pm Whaling Museum 4 pm – 10 pm Nantucket Atheneum 10 Continue Reading Link

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American Spirit Essay Contest Winner

Published on July 5, 2019July 5, 2019

Congratulations to our 2019 winner Victoria Dixon! Click here to read her essay submission. The Nantucket Atheneum’s American Spirit Essay Contest challenges Continue Reading Link

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Outdoor Chess & Checker Board

Published on June 12, 2019June 20, 2019

An outdoor chess/checker table has now being installed off the Garden at the Nantucket Atheneum. Library patrons can begin to Continue Reading Link

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Backyard Astronomy: New Library Telescope

Published on June 3, 2019July 31, 2019

You can now use your library card to check out an Orion StarBlast telescope to use in your own backyard! Continue Reading Link

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