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August 2011 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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Don't miss the Sturgis Library Mini-Golf Classic!
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 On Sunday, August 7th, 2011 the Sturgis Library will be transformed into an amazing miniature golf course! At the Sturgis Library Mini-Golf Classic, each of the 9 holes will have a book theme (Ghost Ship, Bridge to Terebithia, Mystery on the Docks, and more!) Here are the details:
· $5 per person for two rounds (totaling 18 holes)
· Ice cream and refreshments
· Face painting and "tattoos"
· Coloring table for kids
· Prizes
· Air conditioning! What better way to beat the August heat than to cool off at the Sturgis Library's miniature golf event! Don't miss it! The course will be open from 12 noon to 4 pm, and all proceeds will be used to enhance library programs and services. |
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Save the Date for Autumnfest!
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 Autumnfest, a gala fall event cohosted by the Sturgis Library and Barnstable Historical Society, will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
Join us on the grounds of the W. F. Jones House, across the street from the Sturgis Library, for elegant food and refreshments, amazing auction items, and the company of good friends. September is beautiful here on Cape Cod -- let's celebrate it!
For more information on Autumnfest and a sneak peek of just a few of the auction donors, click here.
Visit the Sturgis Library's website or facebook page in mid-August for a complete list of donors, and updated information. Tickets to the event will be on sale at both the Sturgis Library and the Barnstable Historical Society later in August, and will also be on sale at the door.
Are you interested in donating goods or services to this great event? Contact Lucy Loomis, Library Director, at 508-362-6636 or sturgislibrary@comcast.net, or Robbie Stewart, BHS Program Chairman, at 508-362-2982.
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Calling All Volunteers!
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 The Sturgis Library needs volunteers to help in the following ways:
- Work in the Library's Book and Gift Shop for a few hours a month. Book shop volunteers help sell books, put books on display, restock shelves, and interact with customers and visitors. It's a great job for someone who loves books and loves people. No heavy lifting required. Volunteers of all ages -- from teens to seniors -- are welcomed! Please contact Lucy Loomis, Library Director, at 508-362-6636 or via email at sturgislibrary@comcast.net for more information on this volunteer opportunity.
- Assist with our Mini-Golf Classic on Saturday, August 6th (setup) and Sunday, August 7th (helping during the event and cleanup). Again, contact Lucy Loomis, Library Director (see contact info above) to volunteer for this event.
- Help with shelving, processing, and organization of library materials throughout the year. This job requires the ability to work on your feet and move books and library materials on a cart. For more information on this volunteer job, please contact Karen Horn, Circulation Coordinator, at 508-362-6636 or via email at khorn@clamsnet.org.
- Help spruce up our gardens. We need help weeding, pruning, and cleaning up our gardens. If interested, contact Lucy Loomis (see contact info above.)
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Learn More About Ebooks for Your Ipad
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Interested in learning about using the CLAMS OverDrive downloadable ebooks on your iPad? We're planning a technology workshop and would like to hear from you about the best time to schedule it. Please contact Antonia at 508-362-6636 or email her at sturgisreference@comcast.net.
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2011 Summer Programs and Events for Kids and Families
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 The 2011 Barnstable Libraries' Collaborative Summer Reading Program is underway, and there are lots of great programs and events being held a the seven village libraries for children of all ages and their families. Here's what's happening at the Sturgis Library this month:
Ongoing - Weekly Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 am on Thursdays with songs and crafts
Thursday, August 4th 10:30 am Fantastic Global Music Adventure with Julie Wanamaker and Denya LeVine
Thursday, August 10th 10:30 am Mexican tin ornaments craft and Mexican folktales Friday, August 19th at Hyannis Library!
Summer Reading Wrap up Party with Pitter Patter Puppets! The Sturgis Library is also ready to help you find your summer reading books -- we've purchased titles on the school reading lists, and there will also be copies of many of the books in audiobook, downloadable audio, and ebook formats.
For more information on summer programs for children and families, call the Library at 508-362-6636 or email Miss Karen at sturgiskids@comcast.net.
Visit the Summer Reading Program website to see a list of everything that will be happening around town. While you're there you can also print out a summer calendar and visit links to the schools' summer reading lists.
The seven village libraries are:
The 2011 Barnstable Libraries' Collaborative Summer Reading Program has been made possible by grants from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Marion Jordan Charitable Foundation and the Mid-Cape Regional Cultural Council. Additional support comes from the Friends of the Whelden Memorial Library. The Enoch Cobb Trust provides funding for the purchase of reading material from the Barnstable Schools' summer reading lists. We appreciate these organizations' continued commitment to the youth in our community very much.
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Now Showing @ Sturgis Library
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Artwork by Marjorie Cotton Supple will be exhibited in the Simpkins Room gallery during the month of August. Marjorie is a former executive director for the American Diabetes and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of MA. She came to the Cape in 1995, and became the Director of Philanthropy and Public Information for the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod. After retirement, Marjorie took up painting, and has enjoyed the opportunity to be creative.
Marjorie paints the marshes, dunes, and the natural beauty of the Cape Cod environment with its unique light and pristine scenes. She has won many awards for her art work from the Cape Cod Art Association, where she is a juried member. She has exhibited at the Cape Cod Cultural Center and other local venues.
 Unique gifts and fine crafts and collectibles from Samuell Day Gallery in Cummaquid will be on display in the lobby display case during the month of August.
Also on display will be a selection of auction items from the upcoming Autumnfest event cosponsored by the Sturgis Library and Barnstable Historical Society.
Do you have artwork, crafts, a collection, or other interesting items to exhibit? Contact Lucy Loomis at 508-362-8448 or drop her an email at sturgislibrary@comcast.net. You can get more information on our exhibit spaces on our website. To see a list of exhibits and displays coming up in 2011, check out the "Now Showing" page.
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So Many Programs Coming Up!
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 Here's a peek at just a few more of the programs and events coming up in August and on into the fall. Keep an eye on our events calendar for more great happenings! Unless otherwise indicated, there is no need to register -- just show up! If registration is suggested or required, call the library at 508-362-6636 or email sturgislibrary@comcast.net.
August 16th @ 6:30 pm Author and Atwood House Museum Director Mark Wilkins talks about his new book Cape Cod's Oldest Shipwreck : The Desperate Crossing of the Sparrow-Hawk. Co-sponsored by the Sturgis Library and Barnstable Historical Society.
August 18th @ 10:30 am Butterflies of the Long Pasture Butterfly Mosaic with Mass Audubon. All ages.
| August 19th from 10 am to 5 pm & August 20th from 11 am to 4 pm
Antique Show at Barnstable-West Barnstable Elementary School to benefit the Sturgis Library.
September 8th @ 6:30 pm Why I Left the Amish with author Saloma Miller Furlong. Registration appreciated.
September 12th @ 7 pm Presentation on climate change and the Arctic. Offered by the Friends of Sturgis Library.
September 27th @ 6:45 pm Robert Finch -- A Cape Cod Notebook booktalk. Registration appreciated.
October 11th @ 7 pm All About Hydrangeas with Joan Harrison. Offered by the Friends of Sturgis Library.
November 12th Sturgis Library craft sale from 10 am to 2 pm and music with Diana DiGioia @ 3 pm.
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Calling all Readers
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We need just a few more people in order to start a year-round discussion group for those of you who can't get enough of talking about books. Ideally, the group would meet once a month at the Library and each member would take a turn leading the discussion throughout the year. Antonia Stephens, Adult Services Librarian, would help coordinate certain aspects of the group, such as ordering the books each month, sending out email reminders to members and helping book leaders find resources for creating interesting discussions. We envision the group as being somewhat less scholarly than our winter Discussion Series, but we're open to whatever you want. If you're interested, please contact Antonia at 508-362-6636 or sturgisreference@comcast.net.
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Library Hours
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The Sturgis Library may be closed for several days towards the end of August so that we can make repairs to our walkway and repave the parking lot. We will send out a special email alert as soon as we know which days we will be closed. Regular hours are:
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Monday 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday 1 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday & major holidays CLOSED
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Do you have questions about the Sturgis Library? Contact us:
Sturgis Library
Lucy Loomis, Library Director
Phone: 508-362-6636
Fax: 508-362-5467
Email:
sturgislibrary@comcast.net
Website: http://www.sturgislibrary.org We're on Facebook!
This newsletter is generously funded by the Friends of Sturgis Library | |
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