What makes New England a culture? A place? An identity? What makes a story, especially a quintessentially New England story, come to life?
Mel Allen, former Editor of Yankee magazine, will discuss some of the unforgettable people and places he has come to know over the past near half century of writing about the region. In his lecture, he will explore the inherently “Yankee” characteristics of “thriftiness, independence, resilience, love… Read more 
Ron Thimot is a neighbor and amateur photographer who’s been capturing images for decades. He looks for scenes that catch his eye. Sometimes it’s being at the right place at the right time, other times he’s able to ‘see’ the photo and capture it.
When Ron decided to exhibit some of his images at the Library, he had to come up with a description for them; they don’t fall into… Read more 
We are excited to share the wonderful artwork and craftsmanship of Cinda Gregorio with the Atkinson community. The images featured in the exhibit began as black and white photographs taken during travels through the Middle East.
Cinda then used a technique she adapted from early black and white photographs which were hand-colored before the invention of color film. Adding transparent gel to the oils makes the colors transparent. Colors are… Read more 
CLASS IS FULL – Future classes will be announced in our newsletter (REGISTER TO RECEIVE) or on our event calendar. Thank you for your interest.
Come join a fun, educational, and entertaining art class with Artist Joan Ellis. She will bring the materials for the class, and encourage you as you experiment with different materials. This is a wonderful activity for all skill levels, even beginners!
A $5 non-refundable materials… Read more 
Join us for a fun dive into exploring line quality in your artwork. Learn to use an expressive line, color (a limited palette of water-based pigment), and water. The workshop will help the pieces come together, add a new view that makes the message more dynamic, and open enjoyment to your sketches, scribbles, and finished pieces. Be yourself and work on developing your own style (or expand your existing interest),… Read more 
Youth entering grades 4 and up are invited to design and paint their own unique planets using acrylic paint. Ms. Cinda will guide you with some tips and tricks while you’ll have complete control over your planet. The only limitation is your imagination! You will have the option of having your work mounted.
Please respect our age groupings for these classes or talk with Ms. Kathy before signing up. Remember… Read more 
The weather is clearing just in time to have an OUTDOOR concert. Join us tonight at 6 PM.
Filling the stage with guitars, a mandolin, keyboards and top-notch harmonies, Greg and Dan of The Last Duo, perform acoustic hits by artists such as: Simon & Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and more!
This event does not require registration. Feel free to bring friends, family, evening picnic dinner and a blanket… Read more 
On display from Saturday, March 1st – March 29th is the artwork of Robert Fortunato.
Robert has always been involved with art and music. He attended Yale University earning a degree in Engineering and Applied Science and then subsequently, earned his Medical Degree in Radiology from University of Virginia.
Bob studied the violin from age 7 and was concert master of his high school, district orchestras and the Longwood Symphony… Read more 
Jackie’s No Fear Painters is the title she’s given the artwork now on display.
Jackie Cunningham has been teaching oil painting since she retired as a way to share her gift. Over the years, many people in the area (and outside it) have joined her for a two-hour weekly class.
This exhibit showcases local artists, past and present, who have come together for fun, friendship and to fulfill their passion… Read more