ONLINE PROGRAMS AT THE ATHENEUM
MARCH 30 – APRIL 4
The Atheneum is closed, but we encourage you to join them at their online programs this week. For classes and workshops, registration with an email address is required so we can send you the login information.
VIRTUAL STORY BREAK: WASHINGTON IRVING, THE SKETCH BOOK
WITH JANET FOREST, MON., MARCH 30, 3 – 3:30 PM
First published in 1819–20,most of the book’s 30-odd pieces concern Irving’s impressions of England, but six chapters deal with American subjects, including two of Washington’s best known works The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. Click here to join!
PRIVACY & SECURITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
WITH JANIE HOBSON DUPONT, TUES., MARCH 31, 10 – 11:30 AM
Janie Hobson Dupont shows you how to manage your privacy and keep your online profile secure. In addition, she will talk about podcasts; where to find them and how to access them. Register in the calendar listing here!
ASK A LIBRARIAN
WITH ATHENEUM STAFF, TUES., MARCH 31, 1 – 2 PM
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 to answer questions and walk you through the steps you need to get going.
VIRTUAL STORY BREAK: ALICE MUNRO – PRIDE
WITH AMY JENNESS, TUES., MARCH 31, 3 – 3:30 PM
Amy Jenness reads a short story by Alice Munro called Pride from the 2012 collection Dear Life. Click here to join!
MASTER YOUR INSTANT POT WITH DANIEL
WITH DANIEL GRIFFIN, TUES., MARCH 31, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Nantucket Atheneum staff member Daniel Griffin cooks a meal while demonstrating the many settings and the versatile ways the device can be used. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Sign up here!
ONLINE CONCERT: ISLAND TUNES
TUES., MARCH 31, 7 – 9 PM
Join us for a virtual performance of island musicians. The songwriting group Island Tunes, which normally meets every Tuesday night at The Faregrounds Restaurant, gathers to perform original works. Click here to join!
OVERVIEW OF THE ATHENEUM’S ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS
WITH LIZ KELLY, WED., APRIL 1, 9 – 10:15 AM
Atheneum reference librarian Liz Kelly introduces participants to the many options for online learning available through the library’s website. Click here to join!
VIRTUAL STORY BREAK: WASHINGTON IRVING, THE SKETCH BOOK
WITH JANET FOREST, WED., APRIL 1, 3 – 3:30 PM
First published in 1819–20,most of the book’s 30-odd pieces concern Irving’s impressions of England, but six chapters deal with American subjects, including two of Washington’s best known works The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. Click here to join!
ONLINE WRITING WORKSHOP
WITH AMY JENNESS, WED., APRIL 1, 7 – 8:30 PM
In this session we tackle 3 or 4 writing prompts followed by optional sharing. Facilitator Amy Jenness will offer the group the prompts in a variety of genres and participants have 15 minutes to write. There will be the opportunity to read your work for anyone who wants it. Click here to join!
SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SELF-QUARANTINE
WITH DANIEL GRIFFIN,THURS., APRIL 2,10 – 11 AM
Nantucket Atheneum staffer Daniel Griffin lived in Rwanda for several years as a member of the Peace Corp. In this session, Daniel offers many thoughtful tips and tactics for, not only getting through our community’s period of self-isolation, but surviving it in a productive way. Join here!
VIRTUAL STORY BREAK: WASHINGTON IRVING, THE SKETCH BOOK
WITH JANET FOREST, WED., APRIL 1, 3 – 3:30 PM
First published in 1819–20,most of the book’s 30-odd pieces concern Irving’s impressions of England, but six chapters deal with American subjects, including two of Washington’s best known works The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. Click here to join!
VIRTUAL STORY BREAK: DOROTHY PARKER – LITTLE CURTIS
WITH AMY JENNESS, FRI., APRIL 3, 3 – 3:30 PM
The short story “Little Curtis” first appeared in Pictorial Review in 1927 and now is part of the collection Dorothy Parker – Complete Stories. Click here to join!
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