Entries by Elizabeth Kelly

Online Resources for Adults, Parents, and Teachers

With schools closed and many workers and families at home, you may be wondering where to find resources that are educational, reputable, and free. The following is a library-curated collection of online learning tools for adults, parents, and teachers. Don’t forget, the library has lots of digital services available online. Adult Online Learning Lynda.com Online […]

Online Resources for Children and Teens

With schools closed indefinitely and many families and students at home, you may be wondering where to find resources that are educational, reputable, and free. The following is a library-curated collection of online learning tools for children and teens of all ages. Don’t forget, the library has lots of digital services available online. General Online […]

Respond to the 2020 Census

Shape your future! The United States Census relies on your contribution to determine community resources and representation for legislative districts. Local libraries, fire departments, hospitals, and other community services rely on census data to continue receiving funding from the federal government. Participation in the U.S. Census is required by law. It counts every person living […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources

The following is a compilation of town, state, and federal resources concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket Coronavirus (COVID-19) News and Information Información Sobre Coronavirus (COVID-19) en Nantucket Town of Nantucket Coronavirus Response Team Latest News Frequently Asked Questions Resources for Town […]

How to Access Library Services from Home

If the library is closed or you are unable to visit, remember our digital services are available 24/7 on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. You can download e-books and audio books, checkout digital magazines, and stream TV and movies. You can also access the catalog to view your account, renew materials, and place holds. […]

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 to info@nantucketatheneum.org As many programs as possible will be rescheduled and some classes are now available online. Check the calendar for more information. Due dates are now extended for 30 days on all material that is […]

Check Out the Digital Newspaper Archive

Curious about Nantucket history? Did you know the Nantucket Atheneum has a Historic Digital Newspaper Archive? You can search or browse through newspapers from the past two hundred years of island life. CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE HISTORIC DIGITAL NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE The library’s Historic Digital Newspaper Archive allows researchers to search and view issues of […]

Read Recipes from Around the World!

If you love to cook and explore international cuisine, the library has a great new service: AtoZ World Food. This free database provides thousands of recipes and information about cuisines from around the globe. Browse recipes and articles by country, ingredients, or topic. Each recipe includes information about the food culture it represents and dietary […]

Favorite Summer Reads

We asked our board of trustees: What is your favorite read this summer? Cathy Weinroth The House of Mirth by Edith Warton Annye Camara The Porpoise by Mark Haddon Randee Seiger The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng Ted McCarthy The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee Tony Roeder The Pioneers by David McCullough Marcia […]

American Spirit Essay Contest Winner

Congratulations to our 2019 winner Victoria Dixon! Read her essay submission. The Nantucket Atheneum’s American Spirit Essay Contest challenges high school students in grades 11 and 12 to write an original and creative essay that explores an American value that makes us who we are. Students must utilize an idea from the Declaration of Independence, the United […]