June 2014 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village 

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Plant and Garden Sale
 

Sturgis Library presents their Annual Plant and Garden Sale on Saturday, June 7th from 9 am to 3 pm.   

 

We will be accepting donations of plants for the sale, so divide your perennials now and pot them up so they'll be well established.  Plants should be labeled with the name/variety, potential height, and anything you might know about growing conditions.  Donations of plants will be accepted starting June 2nd.   

 

 

We will also be accepting donations of  new or gently used garden-related items

- books, garden tools or decor, garden furniture, decorative pots, baskets, bagged compost,  etc.   Garden items can be dropped off at the Library during regular library hours starting April 15th.

For more information, contact the Library: 

508-362-6636     sturgislibrary@comcast.net

www.sturgislibrary.org

 

Upcoming Programs for Adults

HISTORY ALONG ROUTE 6A
Saturday, 7 June - Saturday, 14 June

map The Sturgis and Yarmouth Port libraries invite you to join us for our fifth annual series of programs, tours, open houses and exhibits presented by organizations along the Old King's Highway from Barnstable to Yarmouth Port!  These events are presented free or at reduced cost, but you must be sure to mention "History Along Route 6A"! For program details, please visit the History Along Route 6A web page.

Saturday, 7 June

Sturgis Library Plant and Garden Sale

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. @ Sturgis Library

Jim Ellis, Blacksmith

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. @ Coast Guard Heritage Museum (also 10-14 June.)

Reading the Landscape of Long Pasture Sanctuary

10:00 a.m. @ Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

 

Monday, 9 June

Entertainment in Yarmouth: Mill Hill to the Coliseum

1:00 p.m. @Fire Station 2, 340 Main Street, Yarmouth Port

Dare I Say More? The Outspoken Mercy Otis Warren

7:00 p.m. @ Olde County Courthouse (Tales of Cape Cod)

8:00 p.m.: 2014 Mercy Otis Warren Woman of the Year Award.

 

Tuesday, 10 June

A Most Remarkable Enterprise: Captain William Sturgis

6:30 p.m. @ Sturgis Library

Dr. Mary Malloy discusses the newly republished collection of Captain William Sturgis's lectures to the Mercantile Library Association of Boston in the mid-1800s, which she edited and annotated. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Call 508-362-6636 to register.

 

Wednesday, 11 June

Architectural Walking Tour of Yarmouth Port

1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in Yarmouth Port

 

Thursday, 12 June

Picturing our Church, Picturing our History

10:00 a.m. to noon @ The Unitarian Church of Barnstable

Coast Guard Heritage Museum

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. @ Coast Guard Heritage Museum

Open House at the Barnstable Historical Society

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ The Barnstable Historical Society

 

Saturday, 14 June

Yarmouth New Church

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ 266 Main Street on the Yarmouth Port Village Green

Captain Bangs Hallet House

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ Yarmouth Port Village Green

Winslow Crocker House - Historic New England

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. @ The Winslow Crocker House

Edward Gorey House

11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. @250 Main Street, Yarmouth Port

 

 

Donate Your Used Vehicle to Sturgis Library!

Sturgis Library has recently established a vehicle donation program which allows you to donate your used car, truck, boat, RV, ATV, or other vehicle to the Library and get a tax deduction. The Library works with a company that takes care of all the details from the paperwork to pickup, and proceeds benefit the Library. The vehicle does not have to be in working order to qualify! 

To learn more about the program or to donate, visit our Vehicle Donation website, or call Lucy at 508-362-6636.  
 
Sally Cabot Gunning Author Talk and Reception

Sturgis Library and Tales of Cape Cod are pleased to present their second annual historical author lecture this summer.  Last year's sold-out event featured Nantucket author Nathaniel Philbrick.

This year, Brewster author Sally Cabot Gunning will speak at the Barnstable Village Hall / Comedy Club on Thursday, July 10th, 2014 at 6 PM.  Sally will discuss her latest novel, Benjamin Franklin's Bastard, as well as her Satucket Series of historical novels -- Widow's War, Bound, and The Rebellion of Jane Clarke -- which are set in part on Cape Cod.
 
Sally brings history to life as she weaves her tales of life in Revolutionary-era America.  Cape Cod becomes a character in many of her novels along with real historical figures including James Otis, Joseph Warren, Benjamin Franklin and others.  You can learn more about Sally and her books on her website:  www.sallygunning.com.

Sally's talk will be followed by a reception with delicious food, wine, beer, and light refreshments.  Sally will sign and sell copies of her books, and be available to answer questions. 

Tickets are $25 each and went on sale April 1st, 2014.  To purchase tickets, stop by Sturgis Library during regular library hours or call us at 508-362-6636 to charge your tickets to your credit card. 

Seats are limited -- last year's event sold out quickly -- so purchase your tickets soon!

Exhibits and Displays 


The following artists will be featured in the coming months: easel

 

Simpkins Room Gallery
  • June 2014:  Senior Center Artists -- various media
  • July 2014:  Taylor Sijan -- Drawings, jewelry, etc.   
  • August 2014:  Just Jill Today -- photographs
  • September 2014:  Annette MacAdams
  • October 2104:  Kurt Vonnegut exhibit 
  • November 2014:  Hugo Rizzoli, Mixed Media 
  • December 2014:  KrisMarie Photography 
  Lobby Exhibits & Displays 
  • June 2014:  Senior Center artists -- various media
  • July 2014:  Tom Prince's collection of Native artifacts and a 375th anniversary of Barnstable exhibit
  • August 2014:  Jill Conway origami and crafts and a 375th anniversary of Barnstable exhibit
  • September and October 2014:  Kurt Vonnegut exhibit
  • November 2014:  Crafts by Magda Brancato
  • December 2014:  Holiday Sale  

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Do you have artwork, photography, sculpture, crafts, a collection, or other interesting items to exhibit?  Contact Lucy Loomis at 508-362-6636 or drop her an email at sturgislibrary@comcast.net

You can get more information about our exhibit spaces on our website.  To see a list of upcoming exhibits and displays, check out the Now Showing page.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of exhibited art, photography, and crafts benefits the Sturgis Library.  Proceeds are used to enhance library services and programs. 


Can You Suggest a Good Read? 

Staff Reads
  Here are some current and recent reads from our staff members:

 

Upcoming Programs for Young Adults and Kids

Wednesday June 11th @ 3:00pm

Zentangles with Megan

Come unwind, untangle and unleash your creativity with meditative doodling.

Registration required.  Ages 7+

 

 

Friday June 27th @ 10:30am

*Osterville Village Library Green*

Barnstable Libraries Collaborative  

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Event

This Land Is Your Land - A Song and Story Celebration

 

 

Saturday June 28th 12-3pm

Teen Artists Coalition

Yoga, Meditation & Mandalas

Learn how to harness peace within, and share  

it with those around you

Registration required.  Ages 13+

 

 

To register for these and other youth programs, call the Library at 508-362-6636 or email Miss Megan at sturgiskids@comcast.net. 


Preschool Storytime 

koala Come join us for Drop-In Preschool Storytime every Thursday morning at 11:00!

 

Miss Megan will share stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!  The program is geared to children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregiver, but siblings are welcome to attend.  No need to register -- just drop in!

 

Keep an eye on our events calendar or follow us on facebook to hear about the latest programs for children, young adults and their families.

New Board Members

We are pleased to welcome three new members to the Sturgis Library Board of Trustees -- Liz Ferretti, Suzy Genest, and Suzanne Kelly. 

Other Board members are:
  • Ted Lowrie, President
  • Sue Angus, Vice President
  • John Ehret, Treasurer
  • Colin Campbell, Secretary
  • Mike Downs
  • Jeanie Hill
  • Stacie Hitchcock
  • Ted Housman
  • Melanie Lauwers
  • Betsy Newell
  • Bev Parke
  • Tom Prince
  • Dan Santos
  • Ted Theodores
  • Greg Williams

Library Hours & Holidays 


Sturgis Library will be open regular hours during the month of June.  

 

Regular hours are:
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



Do you have questions about the Sturgis Library?  Contact us:

Sturgis Library Board and Staff

Ted Lowrie, President, Board of Trustees
Sue Angus, Vice President, Board of Trustees
John Ehret, Treasurer, Board of Trustees
Colin Campbell, Secretary Trustees

Lucy Loomis, Library Director
Antonia Stephens, Assistant Director/Adult Services Librarian
Megan Nickerson, Youth Services Librarian
Karen Horn, Circulation Supervisor

For a complete list of staff and Board members, click here.

Phone & Fax:
Phone:  508-362-6636
Fax:  508-362-5467

Email:   

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Newsletter header photo credit:  Lucy Loomis