Sturgis Library, in partnership with the Vonnegut family, Barnstable Historical Society, Tales of Cape Cod, the Barnstable Comedy Club, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable Fire Department, Village businesses, and Cape Cod Beer will host a weekend-long celebration of the life and writings of Kurt Vonnegut.  Vonnegut, who lived on Scudders Lane in the 1950's, 60s, and 70s, is well known for his numerous novels and essays, including the powerful novel Slaughterhouse-Five. He was a Sturgis Library Trustee, an active member of the Barnstable Comedy Club, and wrote some of his most successful novels right here in Barnstable Village.

The Vonnegut Celebration will be held on Columbus Day weekend -- October 10, 11, and 12  -- and there will be also be events leading up to the 3-day weekend.  Most Vonnegut Celebration events will be free or will be offered for a suggested donation to the host organization.  Several events will be ticketed, and those tickets will go on sale September 1, 2014.

Please visit the Vonnegut Celebration page on our website for a preliminary schedule of events.  The schedule is subject to change, so check back often!  You can find the schedule here: www.sturgislibrary.org/vonnegut-celebration 

We thank our sponsors and partners, including Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, the Town of Barnstable Tourism Mini-Grant Committee, Cape Cod Beer, Shepley Wood Products, Howard Woollard / Woollard Builders, Ned and Sue Handy, Les Patrick / L. G. Patrick Builders, Whitney Wright / Builder, Robert and Lynnette Helms, William and Catherine Swift, Andre Duprey, and Jeff Goldstein / The House Company.

We are still looking for sponsors for this event.  If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Lucy Loomis, Library Director at 508-362-8448 or sturgislibrary@comcast.net.  Sponsors will be acknowledged on our website, our facebook page, and in all publicity. 

We are also interested in talking to those who knew Kurt Vonnegut and might be willing to share stories, anecdotes, memories, memorabilia, etc.  related to him.  If you would like to share your memories, please contact Lucy Loomis (contact phone and email above).

Beginner's Crochet: Jewelry, Flower and Granny Squares

Thursdays, 4, 11 & 18 September @3:00 p.m 

With Wendy Corbiere

Learn the slipknot and five common crochet stitches. Mastering them allows you to join me in making jewelry, flower, hair scrunchies and granny squares. Bring your favorite #4 worsted weight yarn, scissors and 5 mm-6 mm crochet hook. Scrap yarn will be available. Free. Additional classes may be offered depending on interest. Ages 12 and up. Registration required.

 

The Hunted Whale--RESCHEDULED!

When the international ban on whaling was instituted in 1986, the practice of hunting the great marine mammals was relegated mostly to the annals of history. These days, whale hunting is widely considered a destructive and inhumane practice of a bygone era; long forgotten are the days when whaling was a perilous adventure on the high seas. Join author James McGuane as he invites us to look back at that time of nautical adventure and witness the awesome achievements of American whaling at its 19th century peak in his discussion of his new book, The Hunted Whale.

Attack on Orleans--Author Jake Klim 

Sunday, 28 September @2:00 p.m.  

On the morning of July 21, 1918­-during the final year of the First World War-a new prototype of German submarine surfaced three miles off the coast of Cape Cod and attacked an unarmed towboat and her four barges. A handful of the shells fired by the U-boat's deck guns struck Nauset Beach, giving the town of Orleans the distinction of being the first, and only, spot in the US to receive enemy fire during the war. Coming to Cape Cod's defense that day were a hodgepodge of average American citizens-doctors, fishermen, vacationing cottagers, young children-as well as two groups of first responders that could not be more opposite; the waning United States Life-Saving Services and the fledgling air arm of the United States Navy. Join author Jake Klim as he recounts this historic local event.

Tuesday, August 5th @ 6:00pm

Craft Night with Ms. Megan

Busy hands = calm minds.  For kids of all ages who like to draw.  Advance registration requested.  Sign up online through our events calendar or call 508-362-6636. 

Wednesday, August 6th @ 4:00pm

Ms. Megan takes her show on the road to the Marstons Mills Public Library for some DIY science fun.  Kids will follow a recipe and create some no-cook playdough to enjoy at the library and take home afterwards.  All ages welcome.  Please call Marstons Mills Public Library to register at 508-428-5175. 

Monday, August 11th @ 11:00am

Ms. Gale from Osterville visits to share her Astronaut Antics - enjoy a story and make a spacey craft to take home!  All ages welcome.  Advance registration requested.  Register online HERE or call 508-362-6636. 

Wednesday, August 13th @ 3:00pm

Come to Lombard Field in West Barnstable for a Summer Reading Program Wrap Party and watch Trevor The Juggler defy the laws of physics with his jaw-dropping stunts.  This will be a collaborative event for summer reading participants from all of the Barnstable Village libraries to celebrate their achievement.  No registration required.

Wednesday, August 20th @ 3:00pm

Freestyle Frisbee Show & Playshop with Todd Brodeur on the Sturgis Library Lawn!  Bring along your own Frisbee or buy one at the show so Todd can teach you a few tricks.  No registration required.

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

Exhibits and Displays 

The following artists will be featured in the coming months:

• 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  
• January 2015:  Nilton Cutino Sodie Kaleisoscope Art
• February 2015:  Qing Dong oil paintings 

• 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

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. 

• Antonia: "Snow Bears," by Martin Waddell (children's board book), "Trucks," by Byron Barton (children's board book) and "Unwrapped Sky," by Rjurik Davidson (speculative fiction).
• Lisa: "You Are Not Special...and Other Encouragements," by David McCullough, Jr. (commencement speech), "The Outermost House: A Year of Life On the Great Beach of Cape Cod," by Henry Beston (non-fiction, natural history, Cape Cod) and "Tiny: A Documentary About Living Small," by Merete Mueller and Christopher Smith (documentary film, sustainable living).    
• Katherine: "Art Held Hostage: The Battle Over the Barnes Collection," by John Anderson (non-fiction, art/museum history).
• Lucy:   "The Arsonist," by Sue Miller (psychological fiction, pyromania).  
• Magda: "Ości," by Ignacy Karpowicz (Polish fiction) and "The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar: Living with a Tawny Owl," by Martin Windrow (non-fiction, memoir, owls).
• Karen: "Smart People Should Build Things: How to Restore our Culture of Achievement, Build a Path for Entrepreneurs, and Create New Jobs in America," by Andrew Yang (non-fiction, entrepreneurship, economics), "Listening to Stone," by Dan Snow and "Show Your Work: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered," by Austin Kleon (non-fiction, career development).      

Library Hours & Holidays 

Sturgis Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st, 2014 for Labor Day. 

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