Ongoing Series
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. "
Vincent Van Gogh
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
"Virtual" Story Time with Ms. Dearsha
Saturdays at 10:30 am
Come listen to a story and do a fun craft with Ms. Dearsha, our Children's Department Specialist. Free and open to all. Every Saturday at 10:30. Visit the Kids page for details and featured books.
Amelia Island Knitters
Wednesdays, 2-5 pm
Love to knit and socialize with others who share your passion? You're welcome to join this group that meets every Wednesday. For more information, contact Anne Smith (904-362-7890) or Ann Hanner (904-206-1137).
March
Mindfulness & Meditation: Yoga Nidra with Colette
Thursday, March 19 • 10-11 am
Come join Colette for a guided meditation practice.. Free and open to the public.
Cinema & Conversation
Friday, March 20 at 7 pm - CANCELED
“Movies with a message” that will leave you wanting to talk about it … just what we do after the film ends! The discussion will also touch on the ways the director used this experience to share the joys of film-making. There's no charge to attend, but donations to offset Motion Picture Licensing fees are gratefully accepted.
Art Critique
Saturday, March 21 at 12 noon - CANCELED
Enjoy lunch and perhaps a glass of wine, browse books and have your art critiqued ... or come to observe. Everyone is welcome,
Amelia Island Florida Writers Association
Tuesday, March 24 at 4 pm
Amelia Island Chapter of the Florida Writers Association meets. Topic is "Choosing a Title, the study of fifteen title types".
Mindfulness & Meditation: Mindful Eating with Scott
Thursday, March 26 • 10-11 am
Come join Scott Woodward in the courtyard for a journey into mindful eating. Be prepared for an exotic chocolate mindfulness trip. Free and open to the public.
Seaside Strummers Ukulele Club
Saturday, March 28 at 3 pm
Seaside Strummers Ukulele Club for kids and teens meets. Share your interest in the hottest instrument on the music scene at this kid-friendly jam. Instruments available for beginners.
April
Mindfulness & Meditation: Singing Bowls with Valarie
Thursday, April 2 • 10-11 am
Come join Valarie Brandt as she guides a Yoga Nidra meditation practice followed by her wonderful singing bowls. Free and open to the public.
Story & Song Book Group
Thursday, April 2 • 5-6:15 pm
The Story & Song Book Group will meet to discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. A Story & Song crew member facilitates this group on the first Thursday of every month.
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Teen Poetry Slam
Monday, April 6 • 5-6 pm
Join Allie Jay and friends to share favorite poems or something you’ve written. All teens are welcome to join on the first Monday of every month.
Tuesday with TED
Tuesday, April 7 at 10 am
TED is a nonprofit organization with the belief in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. TED talks, which span a wide array of timely topics that cover Technology, Education, and Design, have been viewed by millions of people across the globe. If you believe in civil conversation, shared goals, and our ability to learn from one another, come on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am to watch a TED talk (18 minutes or less), followed by a facilitated short discussion after. Let’s engage in the fine art of conversation and learn from one another.
ArtRageous Art Walk
Saturday, April 11 • 5-7 pm
Visit participating art galleries around town, including our own “Second Story.” The ArtWalk is hosted at various Fernandina locations on the second Saturday of every month.
Understanding Our World
Monday, April 13 at 10 am
Come join our non-fiction book discussion of "Life Shifts" with author Elizabeth Osta.
Nola's Poetry Canteen
Tuesday, April 14 • 5-6 pm
Poetry Canteen with Nola Perez and friends. Poetry comes in so many different forms and in one evening we can laugh, cry, and sigh. Bring a poem, one you like or maybe one you have written, to read out loud. Our Amelia Island poet and author Nola Perez will lead the group each second Tuesday of the month from 5 to 6 pm.
Cinema & Conversation
Friday, April 17 at 7 pm
“Movies with a message” that will leave you wanting to talk about it … just what we do after the film ends! The discussion will also touch on the ways the director used this experience to share the joys of film-making. There's no charge to attend, but donations to offset Motion Picture Licensing fees are gratefully accepted. Join us the third Friday of every month for Cinema & Conversation.
Art Critique
Saturday, April 18 at 12 noon
Enjoy lunch and perhaps a glass of wine, browse books and have your art critiqued ... or come to observe. Everyone is welcome, The group meets the third Saturday of every month.
Seaside Strummers Ukulele Club
Saturday, April 25 at 3 pm
Seaside Strummers Ukulele Club for kids and teens meets. Share your interest in the hottest instrument on the music scene at this kid-friendly jam. Instruments available for beginners. The Seaside Strummers meet the 4th Saturday of every month.
Amelia Island Florida Writers Association
Tuesday, April 28 at 4 pm
Author George Weinstein, longtime leader of the Atlanta Writers Club and founder of the Atlanta Writers Conference, joins Amelia Island Writers for a discussion titled "Finding your voice/multi genre writing". All are welcome to attend. The Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday of every month, 4-6 pm
Ample parking!
Park in the large parking lot behind our building.
After business hours, feel free to park across Park Avenue where you’ll find two additional large parking areas.
Elevator
The first level of Story & Song is accessible.
If you would like to use the elevator to The Second Story, please use the middle entrance of the building to our west.
