3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Amelia Island Writers October 28 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Amelia Island Writers “Negotiating Book Contracts” with Jan Yager, Ph.D.: What authors need to ask. You finally got that long awaited publishing deal, now what? In this program learn what to ask and what to avoid in your book signing contract. This will be a panel discussion with attorneys. Mark your calendar. Come early to network, meet other […]
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market November 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market Join us Saturday mornings in historic downtown for the Fernandina Beach Arts Market. This will be the market's new location at 508 Centre Street, between Peppers Cocina Restaurant and Tequila Bar, and Century 21 Realty. This new location will house 30 booths full of handcrafted arts and home-made crafts. There will be a variety of […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha November 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm “I’m NOT Your Turkey!”— The Play November 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm “I’m NOT Your Turkey!”— The Play St. Michael’s Academy students bring to life the whimsical new play “I’m NOT Your Turkey”—based on the original book by local author and St. Michael’s librarian/media specialist, Colleen Hodge. Follow our feathered hero on a hilarious quest to uncover the truth behind Thanksgiving. Along the way, he meets comical creatures, face mix-ups, and discovers that […]
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Masquerade Ball with Crescendo Amelia November 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Masquerade Ball with Crescendo Amelia Dress to impress as we hit the stage with our six-horn band, four-piece rhythm section, and powerhouse vocalists performing music from the 1920's through present day—all designed to keep the dance floor burning with your favorite dance moves! Whether you love swing, foxtrot, cha-cha, or just want to soak in the music, this is the […] $69.99
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Series Market at Golf Pub Social November 2 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Series Market at Golf Pub Social Swing into Summer at Golf Pub Social! Join us for the Swing into Summer Market at Golf Pub Social! Enjoy live music on the G Pub stage while you explore over 25 local vendors featuring handmade jewelry, art, crafts, fresh produce, and more. Sip on your favorite drink, savor something delicious and soak up the […]
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Acoustic Guitar Music Jam November 2 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Acoustic Guitar Music Jam Join other guitar players in an acoustic guitar jam. If you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, bring your acoustic guitar and some songs that you want to play and join other guitar players in a relaxed setting on the patio courtyard. Songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s and all genres. If you don’t […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Les DeMerle Birthday Bash November 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Les DeMerle Birthday Bash Join us for an unforgettable JAZZY PARTY with a champagne toast featuring the Les DeMerle Jazztet with Bonnie Eisele, Doug Matthews on Keyboard, Paul Tafoya on Trumpet, and Ajax McDonell on Sax. Enjoy exciting music from their many jazz recordings that will take you through Classic Jazz, Latin, Blues, and more. Don’t miss the celebration. […] $35
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Appreciating Art Through Books November 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Appreciating Art Through Books You won’t want to miss this new series of art book talks by Janet Brendel and Susan Ziel that uses non-fiction, biography, and autobiography to examine the “backstory” of noteworthy artists and their art through the ages. The month’s featured book is available for purchase at the store or online. This program is complimentary. Please […] Free
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Appreciating Art Through Books November 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Appreciating Art Through Books You won’t want to miss this new series of art book talks by Janet Brendel and Susan Ziel that uses non-fiction, biography, and autobiography to examine the “backstory” of noteworthy artists and their art through the ages. A new program and book (available for purchase) will be featured every other month: • Wed., Feb. 5 […] Free
9:30 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Fall Book Sale November 6 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Fall Book Sale The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Fall Book Sale will be held November 5-8 at the Peck Center Gym where thousands of books will be on sale, all sorted into categories that will make it easy to find your favorite authors and subjects. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, hardcover or paperback, there’s a […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Mindfulness & Meditation November 6 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Mindfulness & Meditation Valerie Brandt leads us in a FREE session of Yoga Nidra followed by the soothing sounds of her “singing crystal bowls.” If you haven’t tried it, but you’ve been feeling the need for calm and peace in your life, please join us! Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice intended to induce total […] Free
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group November 6 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group The Story & Song Fiction Book group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month. Enjoy Happy Hour prices for wine and craft beer and come enjoy the conversation! See upcoming S&S Book Group selections on our website.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jax Symphony’s Dr. Nathaniel Efthimiou November 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jax Symphony’s Dr. Nathaniel Efthimiou Story and Song is delighted to welcome Dr. Nathaniel Efthimiou, Assistant Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra to our island! He has previously conducted with the Rhode Island Philharmonic and has traveled the globe conducting from London to Hong Kong and now, luckily for us, Jacksonville, Florida. […]
9:30 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Fall Book Sale November 7 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Fall Book Sale The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Fall Book Sale will be held November 5-8 at the Peck Center Gym where thousands of books will be on sale, all sorted into categories that will make it easy to find your favorite authors and subjects. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, hardcover or paperback, there’s a […]
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tea & Tales November 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tea & Tales Join us for a delightful afternoon tea with captivating readings by actor Ron Kurtz on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month! Indulge in a scrumptious selection of sweet and savory treats crafted by the Story & Song bistro, perfectly paired with enchanting stories.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical November 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can […]
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market November 8 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market Join us Saturday mornings in historic downtown for the Fernandina Beach Arts Market. This will be the market's new location at 508 Centre Street, between Peppers Cocina Restaurant and Tequila Bar, and Century 21 Realty. This new location will house 30 booths full of handcrafted arts and home-made crafts. There will be a variety of […]
9:30 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fall Book Sale November 8 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fall Book Sale The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Fall Book Sale will be held November 5-8 at the Peck Center Gym where thousands of books will be on sale, all sorted into categories that will make it easy to find your favorite authors and subjects. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, hardcover or paperback, there’s a […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha November 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical November 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can […]
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Songs by the Sea November 9 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Songs by the Sea Take a break by the sea with singer/songwriter Bill Ivins as he brings his signature “acoustic flashback” to our courtyard! Enjoy an afternoon of feel-good favorites and original tunes that transport you through time. Grab a delicious lunch from our bistro, find a sunny seat, and let the music carry you away. It’s casual, it’s […]
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical November 9 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series NAMI Neighborhood Book Club November 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series NAMI Neighborhood Book Club Neighborhood book club is held the 2nd Monday every month March 10: “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. Facilitated by Laura Kujawski. April 14: “The Fury” by Alex Michaelides. Facilitated by Evelyn McDonald. May 12: “The Wind Knows My Name” by Isabel Allende. Facilitated by Shelly Hirshberg. June 9: Facilitated by Lynn White. Book TBD; candidate: […] Free
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tuesdays with TED November 11 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tuesdays with TED On the 2nd Tuesday of the month, enjoy great community conversation facilitated by a local personality over a topic of interest following a brief TED talk. Free
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cracking the Vatican Code November 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cracking the Vatican Code Amelia Lifelong Learning presents “Cracking the Vatican Code: An American Diplomat at the Holy See”. Mark Ericson will be facilitating a Q&A session with Ambassador Kenneth Hackett, former CEO of Catholic Relief Services and former ambassador to the Holy See.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Blue with Bill McKenna November 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Blue with Bill McKenna Join Bill McKenna, an Amelia Island photographer and former Eastman Kodak scientist, for a talk about color — particularly the color blue. Come learn about the fascinating cultural significance of blue, its rarity in nature, and the role it played in shaping Amelia Island’s 18th-century plantation history. Thanks to our donors and Foundation members, this […] Free
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Author Event: “Peak Oil” November 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Author Event: “Peak Oil” Author event with David Freilich If you like international thrillers, law and crime mysteries, romance, Nordic noir, and ecological themes, you’ll want to listen to local author David Freilich talk about his new book, set in Sweden, Russia, and Jacksonville.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical November 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can […]
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market November 15 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market Join us Saturday mornings in historic downtown for the Fernandina Beach Arts Market. This will be the market's new location at 508 Centre Street, between Peppers Cocina Restaurant and Tequila Bar, and Century 21 Realty. This new location will house 30 booths full of handcrafted arts and home-made crafts. There will be a variety of […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha November 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
11:30 am - 1:30 pm 25th Amelia Island Book Festival Southern Soirée, Fall Literacy Fundraising Event November 15 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 25th Amelia Island Book Festival Southern Soirée, Fall Literacy Fundraising Event Join us for a Southern Soirée as we celebrate The Amelia Island Book Festival's 25th anniversary. We are delighted to welcome authors Martha Hall Kelly, Madeline Martin, and Victoria Benton Frank to our annual fall luncheon. In a nod to our beginnings, this year’s event will be held at the historic GFWC Woman’s Club of […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “An Evening of Story & Song” with Friction Farm November 15 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “An Evening of Story & Song” with Friction Farm For more than two decades, husband and wife team of Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay has traveled the world singing songs filled with storytelling, social commentary and humor. They’re known for writing songs inspired by books they’ve read.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical November 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series The SpongeBob Musical When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can […]
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Acoustic Guitar Music Jam November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Acoustic Guitar Music Jam Join other guitar players in an acoustic guitar jam. If you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, bring your acoustic guitar and some songs that you want to play and join other guitar players in a relaxed setting on the patio courtyard. Songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s and all genres. If you don’t […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Sundays on Second November 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Sundays on Second Island Art Association hosts free Artist Encounters every third Sunday at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required. Registration will open on the third Monday of each month. Registration will be open for two weeks, then names will be drawn for the number of spaces available and registrants will be notified. Contact Alice at glassgirl445@gmail.com
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau November 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau New to Fernandina? Want to get involved in the community? All women, including new and current members, are invited to join the Women of Nassau's monthly coffee get-together at Story & Song. This event is FREE with light refreshments. No RSVP needed. (3rd Monday of every month) Free
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Poetry Canteen November 18 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Poetry Canteen Join us the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends as they gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works or favorites of others. There will be a five-minute “open mic” format to read your work! See you there! Free
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Cinema & Conversation November 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Cinema & Conversation On the 3rd Wednesday of the month, join us to watch a film chosen for its meaningful theme, and stay for a facilitated discussion after. Free and open to all. Free
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market November 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market Join us Saturday mornings in historic downtown for the Fernandina Beach Arts Market. This will be the market's new location at 508 Centre Street, between Peppers Cocina Restaurant and Tequila Bar, and Century 21 Realty. This new location will house 30 booths full of handcrafted arts and home-made crafts. There will be a variety of […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha November 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Serenade for the Soul November 22 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Serenade for the Soul Renowned harpist Rhett Barnwell specializes in sacred, classical and meditative music. He has given concerts throughout the U.S., Venice, Rome and Florence, Italy.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Jacksonville Symphony: Autumn Overture November 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Jacksonville Symphony: Autumn Overture ARIAS (Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony)presents: The String Quartet of The Jacksonville Symphony! Join us for this Fundraiser supporting Music Education in Nassau Schools, including bus transportation to Jacoby Symphony Hall and the Jacksonville Symphony. Reception at 3 pm • Concert at 3:30 pm • Finger Foods served at intermission For more information, […] $70
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market November 29 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series Fernandina Beach Arts Market Join us Saturday mornings in historic downtown for the Fernandina Beach Arts Market. This will be the market's new location at 508 Centre Street, between Peppers Cocina Restaurant and Tequila Bar, and Century 21 Realty. This new location will house 30 booths full of handcrafted arts and home-made crafts. There will be a variety of […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha November 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Critique Group November 29 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Critique Group An open discussion and critique group meets on the last Saturday of each month at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. All mediums are welcome. Artists may bring works in progress to receive the group’s support and views. Story & Song’s Bistro offers a breakfast and lunch menu.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Festival of Stories & Songs Preview November 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Festival of Stories & Songs Preview Performer, humorist, and storyteller Walt Belcher regales us with stories about Florida wrangler Morgan Bonaparte “Bone” Mizell, a lanky cowman who could out-ride, out-shoot, out-rope, out-talk,, out-prank and out-drink anyone of his day.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Author Event: “Christmas on Jekyll” November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Author Event: “Christmas on Jekyll” Author event with Sandy Malone You’ll want to visit our neighboring island to the north, Jekyll Island, after listening to nationally-known wedding planner Sandy Malone talk about the fifth book in her “Jekyll” series. She will also display some paintings by renowned artist Bill Hendrix related to the book.
November 15 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 25th Amelia Island Book Festival Southern Soirée, Fall Literacy Fundraising Event