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October 2011 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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Reading and Discussion Series Survey
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 We're planning for this winter's Reading and Discussion series, and we'd like your help choosing the books that we will feature. To take a quick survey, please click on the following link and answer a few questions about your book preferences. You can access the survey here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/93GKP65
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Upcoming Programs
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 October 11th @ 7 pm
All About Hydrangeas with Joan Harrison. Joan, founding President of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Society and author of "The Colorful World of Hydrangeas" will help you find the perfect hydrangeas for your garden, and give tips on pruning, drying, landscape design, and general care. Funded by the Friends of Sturgis Library.
Tuesday, October 18th @ 6:30 PM Poet and journalist Thomas Flynn, author of the epic poem "Bikeman" about his experiences at Ground Zero on 9/11, revisits the event and its aftermath on the 10th anniversary. This talk is free, and registration is appreciated. Tuesday, November 1 @ 6:30 PM  Barnstable Author Joyce Prince will present her new bilingual book, "The Ghost of Jose Luis Munoz and the Day of the Dead" (El Fantasma de Jose Luis Munoz y el Dia de los Muertos). This great family program is free, and advanced registration is appreciated. Call 508-362-6636 for more information.
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Keep an eye on our events calendar for more great happenings! If registration is suggested or required, call the library at 508-362-6636 or email sturgislibrary@comcast.net. All programs are free.
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Donations Wanted for Craft & Book Sale
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 On Saturday, November 12th the Sturgis Library will be hosting a Cosy Craft and Book Sale from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Get an early start to your holiday shopping, or stock up on books that show you how to make your own gifts. The theme of this sale is home-made and hand-made items, and goods are $25 and under. All proceeds go to support programming here at Sturgis Library. Do you have a crafting skill? We will gladly accept donations of small-to-medium hand-crafted items for the sale, as well as books on crafts, holidays, cooking, and books to give as gifts.
The sale will be followed by a concert by local singer-songwriter Diana DiGioia. West Barnstable resident Diana Di Gioia will give an afternoon concert at 3:00 p.m., joined by guitarist Dan Givins. Included in her set will be songs from her recent album, Out Late, which has been described as "smart, sexy, funny and irreverent." Di Gioia follows the traditions of songwriting masters like John Prine, Michelle Shocked, and Lucinda Williams, and her songs travel musically from rock and blues to folk and acoustic, featuring soulful harmonies and strong melodic hooks.
Her first CD, which Diana dubbed "missives from the lesbian-centric corner of the universe," was chosen for a feature spot on Pride Radio Denmark, on the Stonewall Society's on line "Rainbow World Radio," and made the Out Voices top ten chart four months in a row. A second CD is in the works, featuring a more Americana sound and stories drawn from Diana's rural Vermont roots. Here's a sample from a recent show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti2UaXqJ2Fk. |
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Try out an e-book reader!
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Try out an e-book reader before you buy! The Sturgis Library has a Color Nook ebook reader for the public to try in the library before making the commitment to buy, and we will soon have a Kindle, too. Come in and ask Antonia at the Reference Desk for assistance. She can introduce you to the CLAMS Overdrive downloadable audio and ebooks, and you can try out the features on the Nook and Kindle.
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Children's Programs and Events
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 Join us on Saturday, October 15th at 2:30 PM in the Lowell Room for fun with Barn Babies! Children and their families can learn about farm animals and get up close and personal with a variety of baby animals. Admission is free. Registration is appreciated. Call the Library at 508-362-6636 or email Miss Karen at sturgiskids@comcast.net to register.
This fall Miss Karen will offering weekly drop-in Preschool Storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. The program is open to children ages 2 through 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Siblings are also welcome! There will be stories, songs, fingerplays, and an easy craft or coloring project. No registration is required -- just drop in! For more information, contact Miss Karen at 508-362-6636 or at sturgiskids@comcast.net.
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Exhibits and Displays
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 Photography by Nantucket photographer Greg Hinson will be on exhibit in the Simpkins Room Gallery during the month of October. Hinson, a family physician and fine arts photographer, lives and works on the island of Nantucket. He is associated with Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and his photographs are available at the Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery of the Artists Association of Nantucket. His stunning photographs capture the light and life of Nantucket and Cape Cod. Learn more about Hinson's work on his website. You can also view a video of him discussing his work here.
Miniatures by the Cape Cod Miniature Society will be on exhibit in the Library lobby.
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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Literary Lost and Found
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 Members of the Sturgis Library staff have started a new blog called Literary Lost and Found, featuring images, ideas, and items that make their way across the circulation desk at the Sturgis Library. We'll include interesting things left in books, materials donated to the Library, items found in the archives, literary quotes and trivia, books we'd like to read, things that makes us laugh, and ideas we've talked about with visitors. There will be new posts each week, so visit often, subscribe with your RSS feed reader, or become a follower. Please leave a comment if you visit. And if you have interesting items to share, let us know!
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New in the Sturgis Library Bookshop
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We have some great new items in the Sturgis Library Book and Gift Shop! In addition to a wide selection of gently used fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults, and children, we carry special books and gift items.
 New Sturgis Library mugs are now in stock in black and white. Only $5.00 each!
Autographed copies of A Cape Cod Notebook by Robert Finch are  available for $12 each.
Cape Cod Bog Dog, the newest book by Kate Walls, is on sale now at the Library. We also sell the book Cape Cod ABCs, written by Leslie Hatton and illustrated by Kate, and have a selection of Kate's wonderful bookmarks. The books sell for $10 each, and the bookmarks are $2.00 each. Learn more about Kate and her work at her website.
Great EsCapes : A Children's Story About Fun Activities to Do on Cape Cod and My Hometown Barnstable, both written by Barbara Gleason and illustrated by Jenny Kelley are available for $10 each. Read about these books at www.myhometownbooks.com.
We also carry Sturgis Library hats, water bottles, tote bags, prints, and numerous other specialty books, notecards, postcards, maps, and more! We are happy to ship items -- please contact us for shipping rates.
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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.
- 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 with mailings of newsletters and other other correspondence. We do several major mailings during the year, and need volunteers to help fold, label, and stuff envelopes and help sort the pieces for mailing. If you are interested in getting on our contact list for mailing assistance, please contact Eileen O'Neill at sturgisadmin@comcast.net or 508-362-6636.
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Library Hours
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The Sturgis Library will be closed on Monday, October 10th for Columbus Day. 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
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