Join us during November’s Mystery Month at the Athenaeum for a Mystery Trivia Contest. Teams will compete for the top prize by answering questions about their favorite mystery novels.

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Mystery Theater in the Gallery:

Murder Me Always

Wednesday, November 12, 1 pm

Join us in the Art Gallery as The Athenaeum Players present a radio-play performance of Murder Me Always by Lee Mueller. A “murder mystery murderer” is on the loose and has struck again. Luckily, Detective Joe Mamet has staked out the audience and rises to the occasion to begin an investigation. Could it be that one of these very bad actors is really a very bad person?

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

The Cookbook Club: Spanish Cuisine

Thursday, November 13, 6 pm

Come by the second floor circulation desk and browse the cookbooks for recipes. Copies of recipes are free of charge. November’s meeting features food from Spanish cookbooks.
Everyone attending should sign up to bring an appetizer, main dish, side dish, or dessert. To save your seat at the table and sign up with what you plan to bring, contact Adele West-Fisher at 802-748-8291 or email awestfisher@stjathenaeum.org .
This event is free and ADA accessible.

Good Living Book Club

(St. Johnsbury House)

Friday, November 14, 10:30 am

The Good Living Book Club is a community Book Club that meets at the St. Johnsbury House in the dining area the 2nd Friday of each month. Everyone Welcome! We try to provide books for participants as we can. Check with the 2nd floor desk at the Athenaeum or the Good Living Senior Center or contact Adele West-Fisher, 802-748-8291 or awestfisher@stjathenaeum.org for available books. They are on a first come, first serve basis.

Book Selections:
Nov. 14: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Dec. 12: The Christmas Train by David Baldacci

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

2050: Vermonters Take a Swipe

at the Future

Book Launch and Signing

Saturday, November 15, 5 pm

Join us for a celebratory book launch for 2050: Vermonters Take a Swipe at the Future , essays collected by Bill Mares, edited by Jane Smith, illustrated by Don Hooper. This collection of humorous, serious, and dystopian essays and stories features contributions from thirty-seven Vermonters! Readers will be Mark Breen, Jane Kitchel, Scudder Parker, Eric Duncan, Brett Stanciu, Ben Doyle. Green Mountain Books will be selling copies, and essay authors will be signing.

Vermonters—from students and octogenarians, businesspeople and academics, to poets and journalists—take a half-serious, half-humorous approach to imagining life in Vermont in twenty-five years. What they all have in common is a deep love of Vermont. 2050: Vermonters Take a Swipe at the Future is the final literary project of Bill Mares, who died in 2024.

“As this marvelous book makes clear…that sense of underlying community will bring us through.” —Bill McKibben, author and climate activist

A reception with refreshments will follow the reading. The event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Athenaeum Film Fan Club Comedies

Anarchy Night

Duck Soup & Looney Tunes

Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 pm

Join as we celebrate the madness of offbeat comedy. With Looney Tunes and the wacky Marx Brothers.

Free popcorn and soft drinks.

With an introduction by Damian Ryan.

Upcoming Films:

Dec. 7: Sleeper

Jan. 13: Silent Comedy Classics (Chaplin, Keaton, Lloyd)

Feb. 10: Noises Off!

Mar. 10: Straight Outta Brooklyn (Betty Boop, I'm No Angel)

April 14: Mon Oncle

May 12: Team Comedy (Abbott & Costello, Laurel & Hardy, The Three Stooges)

T his event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Inquisitive Readers Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 6 pm

Enjoy reading and chatting about books? Join the Inquisitive Readers Book Club!

Additional information is available at the 2nd floor desk.

Contact Maurine Hennings, Book Club facilitator at Henningsmh@yahoo.com to indicate your interest.

Book Selections:
November— Time Machine by H.G. Wells
December— The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Moran

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Mystery Writing with Beth Kanell

Thursday, November 20, 7 pm

Join us at this November Mystery Month event as local author Beth Kanell explores her method of writing mysteries. Beth writes mysteries with a historical twist -- and a young adult protagonist. Add the rocks and ridges of New England, and the flavor of a regional poet, and ramp up the suspense.

Among other works, Beth has written the Winds of Freedom series of historical mysteries, including The Long Shadow and The Darkness Under the Water .

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Live CLUE Game!

Saturday, November 22, 6 pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening of mystery, murder, and fun in the historic Athenaeum setting! We’ll be playing a game of CLUE using the entire Athenaeum. This is a family-friendly event. Dress in your favorite historical costume!

Adult tickets are $25 per person; children under 15 are free.

Teams can be one person, a couple, or a family. Food and soft drinks will be provided. Come out for this first-ever live CLUE game in the Athenaeum!

Register in advance for this event HERE.

Youth Events

Sing-along with "Music Man" Ed Morgan

Friday, November 7, 10 am

Ed Morgan is better known simply as “The Music Man.” For over 10 years he has delighted kids and grownups alike with his interactive blend of original & traditional children’s songs. Singing and dancing for kids ages 1-99! For more information, contact Becky Hatfield, Youth Services Librarian - bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or 802-745-1391. This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Geography Club

Thursdays, November 6 & 13, 1:30 pm

Travel with the Children’s Library around the world! Our travels will focus on animals in our world. Each week we will visit a different continent, read stories, talk about habitats and participate in thematic activities. Ages 6-10, siblings welcome.

For more information, contact Becky Hatfield, Youth Services Librarian, bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or 802-745-1391. This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

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Techstorm Builds:

Robotics for NEK Youth

Tuesdays, Nov. 18 & Dec. 2*, 3 pm

* This is a two day event, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2. Participants are encouraged to attend both days.

This program, organized by the Saint Johnsbury Academy Robotics Team, Techstorm 2523, is designed to engage kids with fun, hands-on STEM activities, with no prior experience required. From beginners programming to Lego building design, there are activities for every interest and ability. This is a free event for youth ages 8-12 who want to learn more about the fascinating world of robotics and engineering.

For more information, contact Becky Hatfield, Youth Services Librarian, bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org or 802-745-1391. This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Yoga for Kids and Caregivers

Monday, November 21, 10 am

Stretch, Bend and Touch Your Toes! Explore mindful movement and stretches in the Children’s Library with children’s yoga teacher Jessica Gershwin.

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

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Teen Programs

Games & Such

Thursdays November 6, 13, 20, 3:30 pm

Learn new strategies, and connect with fellow Magic players. Decks and snacks provided. This monthly program is free, ADA accessible, and open to teens ages 13-18. For more information, contact Nelly Detra at ndetra@stjathenaeum.org .

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Weekly Youth Programs

Playtime Mixer

Mondays at 10:30 am

Get energized with 30-minutes of unstructured dance, play and creativity in the Children’s Library. This is fun playtime for children & parents.

For ages birth to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

This event is free, ADA accessible and open to the public.

Lapsit Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:30 am (not on Nov. 11)

Join us in the Children’s Library for a 20 minutes lap program of stories, songs and fingerplays.

For ages birth to 2 years with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

This event is free, ADA accessible and open to the public.

Acorn Club Storytime

Thursdays at 10:30 am (not on Nov. 27)

Join us at the Athenaeum for 30 minutes of stories, songs and play. Each child will receive a coloring sheet.

For ages birth to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

This event is free, ADA accessible and open to the public.

Saturday Storytime

Saturdays at 10:30 am (not on Nov. 29)

Join us on Saturdays for 30 minutes of stories, songs, play, and a craft.

For ages birth to 6 years with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

This event is free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

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