The Gallery, Nantucket Atheneum

Thursdays (7/11 & 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15) from 2pm to 3pm; Friday (7/19) from 2pm to 3pm; Saturdays (7/13 & 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17) from 10am to 11am

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Our furry friends want to listen and make you feel great about your reading! Bring a book from home or choose a book from our display.

Children ages 6-12 are welcome to register. 

Registration is required. Sign up to read for 15-20 minutes by phoning the Weezie Desk at (508) 228-1110 x 103. We begin taking registrations one week before each session. 

NiSHA Shelter

11 Crooked Lane, Side Door

Cost per session: $200

Ages: 12 - 16 years

Come to the shelter and get hands-on shelter instruction from our staff. Learn about animal shelters, their role in society, and care and kindness toward all animals. This course is perfect for teens who are interested in pursuing a career in helping animals. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to take care of animals in need.

REGISTER: THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Please click HERE if you are in need of financial assistance. We have scholarships available.

Various Locations

Six-Week Course: $200

Ages: 8 - 12 years

Wednesdays from 3pm to 4pm—July 3rd through August 7th

We will meet at a new location every week to learn about our favorite animals: turtles, horses, chickens, and more! Come see animals in action and learn all about them with our Humane Educator, Susan Richards.

Please click HERE if you are in need of financial assistance. We have scholarships available.



NiSHA Shelter

11 Crooked Lane, Side Door

Cost per four-week session: $80

Ages: Preschool to 7 years

Have your little ones come and practice their reading skills while socializing with our adoptable cats. It's a win-win! Our kitties get used to being around children and benefit from lots of attention while the kids not only practice reading, but also learn how to compassionately interact with cats.

REGISTER: Tuesday Afternoon (3-4PM) Session beginning July 2nd

Please click HERE if you are in need of financial assistance. We have scholarships available.

Nantucket Atheneum - Weezie Library

1 India Street

Exhibit Dates: August 10 - 17

Humane Education in Art. Come see over a hundred original canvases at our annual art show at the Weezie Library this August. Kids from local summer camps choose an animal-related theme to then paint, draw or collage on a provided canvas to have displayed.

If you would like to participate, free canvases will be available at the shelter for pick-up starting July 8th and completed pieces will need to be dropped back off to the shelter no later than August 7th. Pick-up/drop-off at 11 Crooked Lane (side door).

This program is free.