Get creative and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with the Maria Mitchell Association! What do you love the most about our earth? What environmental issue are you most passionate about? Create an art piece … Continue reading "Earth Day Art Challenge"
This new 2.4 mile walk explores the base of Altar Rock through the highlands of Norwood Farm. Follow paths through hidden valleys and view some of the distinctive kettle ponds that comprise this unique collection … Continue reading "**CANCELLED** Free Walk: Heart of the Middle Moors"
Join Susan & Ray for our 3rd live-stream “Music To Help You Shelter In Place.” Tune in to Susan’s personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/susan.berman.10 We’ll include animal songs, songs to celebrate Earth Day and a brand … Continue reading "Susan & Ray for NISHA (Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals)"
Parents face more challenges than ever in having effective prevention conversations with their teens around marijuana use. Despite the fact that this drug is more potent than ever, perception of harm is at an all-time … Continue reading "*FREE WEBINAR* Marijuana: Parenting for Prevention in 2020"
We’re taking Science Pub online! Join us via Zoom on Monday, April 27th at 4pm for a Virtual Science Pub- the next installment in our 2019/2020 series hosted by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation! Sam … Continue reading "Virtual Science Pub with Sam Kefferstan, Mass Audubon"
The Gosnold Reaching Out Program is a resource for family members and loved ones affected by addiction. Get assistance at these weekly groups whether newly sober, not sober, or in long-term recovery. No fees. No … Continue reading "Gosnold Nantucket Family Support Groups"
Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 1-7. Space is limited. … Continue reading "**CANCELED** Music in the Morning"
This class has two parts. For the first half, Janie will cover a couple photo techniques for the iPhone and iPad. Then, she will focus on Gmail and Google, specifically, sorting, deleting, organizing, and managing … Continue reading "Online Class: Photo Tips & Best Practices for Google & GMail"
Are you looking to get a library card? reset your PIN? Want guidance on using the many online services available through our website? We’re here for you. A panel of Atheneum librarians will be available … Continue reading "Online: Ask A Librarian"
This event is 21+ adults. $35 per person. Lindsay provides instruction, paints, brushes, canvas… everything you need to create a masterpiece! Painting begins at 5:30pm ((sharp)) so please show up close to 5:00pm to set … Continue reading "**CANCELED** Pints & Paints"
Some foot challenges, like bunions, hammer toes and calluses, can be related to how the rest of the body is aligned above them. Join Rachel Dixon for a session where she links alignment issues with … Continue reading "Functional Feet & Good Alignment with Rachel Dixon"
Join us for a Food for Thought lecture by Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket about the new Moby sculpture at Surfside.
Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Programs take place at 59 Milk Street Extension and are weather … Continue reading "**CANCELLED** Starry Skies at the Loines Observatory"
The Nantucket Triathlon Club and Monument Running Group are hosting a virtual “Nantucket Solo Run for Hope”with three different run distances 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon, plus a 5k walk. You can run this race … Continue reading "Nantucket Solo Run for Hope"
Emma Young will show you step-by-step instructions on how to make a homemade scrunchie from material you have at home. – Scrap of fabric, approx 18-20′ piece – Rubber band (Office or produce rubber band … Continue reading "Sewing Scrunchies with Emma & Calin"
A virtual reading of some of David Ives best short plays. Directed by Pam Murphy. This is a free event and will be offered via Zoom. Please sign up to receive login instructions on May … Continue reading "Online TWN Staged Reading: David Ives Reading"
A Virtual Community Awareness Program for Individuals and Families who suffer from the Impact of Addiction featuring Janina Kean. Janina Kean is an internationally recognized expert in the management and treatment of behavioral health and … Continue reading "Virtual Community Awareness Program on Addiction"
Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Programs take place at 59 Milk Street Extension and are weather … Continue reading "**CANCELLED** Starry Skies at the Loines Observatory"
A worldwide, online event for everyone! As we practice social distancing to thwart the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no better time to explore your local flora and fauna. Our first Socially Distant Bioblitz on Sunday, … Continue reading "Socially Distant Bioblitz"
The Gosnold Reaching Out Program is a resource for family members and loved ones affected by addiction. Get assistance at these weekly groups whether newly sober, not sober, or in long-term recovery. No fees. No … Continue reading "Gosnold Nantucket Family Support Groups"
Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 1-7. Space is limited. … Continue reading "**CANCELED** Music in the Morning"
What makes a good password? Janie Hobson Dupont offers insights into creating good passwords. In addition, she covers how to remember and keep track of your passwords, using Notes to save your passwords as well … Continue reading "Online Digital Class: Passwords"
Do you have a question for our staff? They are up for any kind of question! Maybe you want to take advantage of our online services: get a library card or reset your PIN; search … Continue reading "Online: Ask a Librarian"
Danica Connors will lead this session using online teleconferencing technology. Led by Danica Connors, who has been reading tarot personally and professionally for over 30 years, this class is for anyone interested in Tarot cards. … Continue reading "Tea & Tarot"
In this class, Rachel reviews the concepts and themes around how to work with foot challenges like bunions, hammer-toes and poor circulation as well as how postural alignment issues in the body above can contribute … Continue reading "The Big Picture Foot Class with Rachel Dixon"
This is a fun, relaxed session where we tackle 3 or 4 writing prompts. Facilitator Amy Jenness will offer the group a series prompts in a variety of genres and participants have 15 minutes to … Continue reading "Online Writer’s Group"
A support group for loved ones of LGBTQ+ identifying people. Come share with others who can walk with you on the journey.
Join Nantucket Atheneum staff for Trivia Night on Zoom. Play on your own or create a team! There will be three categories: There are no prizes, but you’ll get Bragging Rights! Follow this link to … Continue reading "Online Trivia Night!"
The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club would like to share our future plans with you -our supporters- regarding our biggest fundraiser and the best dance party of the year: the Tim Russert Summer Groove. After … Continue reading "Tim Russert Summer Groove"
Learn to repair hems that have come out and learn to shorten hems. Please have the following supplies: – Pair of pants or skirt you want to hem OR Fabric scrap to practice on (appx. … Continue reading "Online Class: Make Do and Mend:Hemming Pants and Skirts with Calin"
A virtual reading of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning American masterpiece. Life, love, family, death, it’s all here in Our Town. Directed by Jack Bulger. This is a free event offered via Zoom. Please sign … Continue reading "Online TWN Staged Reading: Our Town"
A Virtual Community Awareness Program for Individuals and Families who suffer from the Impact of Addiction featuring Janina Kean. Janina Kean is an internationally recognized expert in the management and treatment of behavioral health and … Continue reading "Virtual Community Awareness Program on Addiction"
The Gosnold Reaching Out Program is a resource for family members and loved ones affected by addiction. Get assistance at these weekly groups whether newly sober, not sober, or in long-term recovery. No fees. No … Continue reading "Gosnold Nantucket Family Support Groups"
Do you have a question for our staff? They are up for any kind of question! Maybe you want to take advantage of our online services: get a library card or reset your PIN; search … Continue reading "Online: Ask a Librarian"
Island Tunes, Nantucket local songwriters group, will perform a virtual concert playing their original music. To join the concert click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85156910281
For over twenty years, the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival has brought distinguished winemakers and chefs together for a world-class epicurean celebration. Over the course of five days, the island comes alive with prestigious tastings, … Continue reading "**CANCELLED** Nantucket Wine and Food Festival"
Mix up your favorite cocktail or mock tail and enjoy a story that has been told since the 1930s, when retired whaling captain George Grant became the first “custodian” of the Whaling Museum and shared … Continue reading "The Hunt LIVE!"
Join Nantucket Atheneum staff for Trivia Night on Zoom. Play on your own or create a team! There will be three categories. There are no prizes, but you’ll get Bragging Rights! Follow this link to join … Continue reading "Online Trivia Night!"
This year, the Maria Mitchell Association and Mass Audubon’s Nantucket Sanctuaries will be teaming up to participate in the Mass Audubon state-wide Bird-At-Home-A-Thon from 6PM on Friday, May 15 through 6PM on Saturday, May 16. … Continue reading "At-Home-A-Thon"
Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Space is limited. Tickets are available the day of the program when the … Continue reading "**Cancelled** Nanpuppets"
Join us for the show and tell portion of the weekly challenge Friday at 3:00 pm! You can connect to the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/727229309 You can also dial in using … Continue reading "Weekly Challenge: Show and & tell with Maria Mitchell"
A Virtual Community Awareness Program for Individuals and Families who suffer from the Impact of Addiction featuring Janina Kean. Janina Kean is an internationally recognized expert in the management and treatment of behavioral health and … Continue reading "Virtual Community Awareness Program on Addiction"
Get your cards read by a member of the Atheneum’s Tea & Tarot group. The readings are free and last 20 minutes. They will be conducted in private with one tarot card reader using Zoom’s … Continue reading "Online: Community Tarot Reading"
Weekly online Educational Challenge and show and tell. https://www.mariamitchell.org/learn-discover/athome
Drive through the open air parking lot at the Artists Association Visual Arts Center at 24 Amelia Drive, and view works for sale from the safety of your car. Info on how to buy will … Continue reading "Drive Thru Art Fair"
The Gosnold Reaching Out Program is a resource for family members and loved ones affected by addiction. Get assistance at these weekly groups whether newly sober, not sober, or in long-term recovery. No fees. No … Continue reading "Gosnold Nantucket Family Support Groups"
Janie Hobson Dupont leads a session on these topics: What tech is essential and what is cool and fun? Your Digital Legacy – steps to take now to protect it Pitfalls and workarounds for iMessages … Continue reading "Online iPhone Class: Tech Essentials, Digital Legacy & Troubles With Texting"
Do you have a question for our staff? They are up for any kind of question! Maybe you want to take advantage of our online services: get a library card or reset your PIN; search … Continue reading "Online: Ask a Librarian"
Danica Connors will lead this session using online teleconferencing technology. Led by Danica Connors, who has been reading tarot personally and professionally for over 30 years, this class is for anyone interested in Tarot cards. … Continue reading "Tea & Tarot"
Join Rachel for a thumb troubleshooting class that includes a strengthening and stretching routine for Thumbs as well as demonstrating techniques for median nerve glide. Tools for support will be discussed. There will be plenty … Continue reading "Online Wellness Workshop with Rachel Dixon: Common Thumb Issues"