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March 2015 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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Jewelery and Accessories Sale is Here!
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|  The Sturgis Library Jewelry & More Sale will be held Monday, March 2nd through Saturday, March 14th, 2015.
We are still accepting donations of gently used, vintage and new jewelry and accessories for our March sale. We will accept jewelry of all kinds, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, cufflinks, tietacks -- we'll even take stray earrings or jewelry parts (beads, findings, etc.). We are also accepting accessories including jewelry boxes and other decorative boxes, scarves, belts, purses, mirrors, wallets, hats, and more.
Donations can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk during regular Library hours. Don't forget to ask for a donation slip to use for tax purposes. Please bring in all donations by March 1st.
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Sturgis Library Presents the
Armchair Traveler Series
Second Sunday of the month
March-April
2-4 pm
Join us this winter and spring as we travel the globe with staff and patrons of the Sturgis Library. Each month we will listen to stories and view photos from a different trips/vacations/adventures while sampling treats and beverages from that part of the world.
March 8th, 2015 at 2 pm: 
Elizabeth Payne in Maui
We know that many of our patrons are seasoned travelers, so if you have a journey of your own that you would like to share, please contact Karen at 508-362-6636.
This series is free but registration is appreciated for each event. Please call the Library at 508-362-6636 to register, or email Karen at khorn@clamsnet.org.
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New in the Sturgis Library Archives
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|  The Sturgis Library Archives consist of over 130 unique collections of original manuscripts, documents, letters, log books, photographs, postcards, deeds, diaries, ledgers, newspapers, memorabilia, ephemera, maps, and other items dating from the 1600s to present day. Our collections focus on Cape Cod history, genealogy, and the maritime trades.
The most recent additions to our archives are:
- MS. 115: Church & Sermon Collection
- MS. 116: Cape Cod History and Genealogy Collection, 1671-
- MS. 117: Hinckley Family Collection
- MS. 118: Cape Cod Ahoy! Special Edition with over 200 added photographs
- MS. 119: Ambrose Pratt Diaries
- MS. 120: Ship Captains, Crew, and Families Photo Albums
- MS. 121: Cape Cod Trade Cards and Advertisements, 1888-
- MS. 122: Ledger of the New Bedford, Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority, 1952-1963
- MS. 123: Maritime Record Books
- MS. 124: Allen, Doane, Taylor, and Thacher Family Papers
- MS. 125: Cranberry Harvest Collection
- MS. 126: Henry Howard Autobiography
- MS. 127: Steamship Postcard Collection
- MS. 128: Mashpee Postcard Collection
- MS. 129: Camp Edwards Postcard Collection
- MS. 130: Cape Cod Canal Postcard Collection
- MS. 131: United States Lifesaving Service Postcard Collection
- MS. 132: Barnstable Postcard Collection
We accept donations of historic material to our archives throughout the year. If you have material you are interested in donating, please contact Library Director Lucy Loomis at 508-362-8448.
For a complete listing of our archival collections, please visit the Archives and Research page on our website.
 In addition to these archival collections, we recently added a collection of the Cape Cod Guide, a seasonal weekly magazine published since 1948. Michael Rabideau, who was the longtime publisher of the Guide, donated bound back issues from 1948 through 1990. The Guide includes articles about Cape Cod towns and villages, artwork, photographs, anecdotes, listings of businesses, lodging, restaurants, events, and more. To use the Library's special collections, check in at the Circulation Desk and our staff will be happy to assist you. If you have questions about these or other collections, please contact us at sturgislibrary@comcast.net or 508-362-6636. |
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Teen Artist's Coalition
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The Teen Artists Coalition is BACK!
Join Megan McClelland and Nettie Berkeley for the first TAC workshop of 2015 - we'll be creating wire and fiber sculptures!
- Sunday, March 22nd, 2-5pm
- Materials fee of $6 due at time of registration
- Advance registration required.
- Minimum of 5, maximum of 15 teens (AGES 13+).
To registger, call the Library at 508-362-6636 or email Megan at sturgiskids@comcast.net.
* SEEKING DONATIONS of old wool sweaters, fabric and wire coat hangers - can be dropped at the circulation desk labeled "TAC"
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Support Sturgis Library
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|  We're more than half way through our 2015 fiscal year, and we are so grateful for the support we've received from individuals, families, businesses and organizations. But in order to reach our annual goal we still need your help.
We receive only 40% of our funding from the Town of Barnstable, which means that each year we must raise over 60% of our annual operating budget through donations, events, sales of books and other items in our gift shop, grants, and investment income. Our goal this year is to raise $70,000 through our annual appeal, and we still have nearly $30,000 left to raise by June of 2015.
If you haven't already done so, please support Sturgis Library with a donation today. Click on the button below to learn more about ways to support the Library, and how to make an immediate gift using the credit card of your choice.
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Upcoming Programs for Adults
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 Shaking Two Nickels Together: A Literary Perspective on Impoverishment and Income Inequality
Fourth Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 p.m., January through April Examine this perennial problem through the lens of literature in four scholar-led discussions. Books will be ordered for attendees through CLAMS or inter-library loan. Attendance at all sessions is not required. February 24th: "A Tale of Two Cities," by Charles Dickens March 24th: A selection of Victorian poetry on poverty April 28th: "Bread and Wine," by Ignazio Silone Elaine Craghead's lecture on "Nickel and Dimed" will be rescheduled for later in the spring--stay tuned!
 This program is free, but registration is requested. Email Antonia at sturgisreference@comcast.net to sign up!
Lasting Words: A Guide to Finding Meaning Toward
the Close of Life
with author Claire Willis
Saturday, 28 February @ 2:00 p.m. <--date change!
"Lasting Words invites readers to consider common end of life concerns through the lens of personal stories, reflections, questions to prompt writing, poetry, and meditation. It is an invitation to readers to help them to close their lives with intention and meaning" (Claire Willis). The book's photographs are by Cape photographer Marnie Crawford Samuelson. This program is free; registration is requested. Books will be available for purchase.
 Jazz Concert with Kareem and Friends
Sunday, 1 March @ 2:00 p.m.
Drummer Kareem Sanjaghi, known for his 10-year association with trumpeter Lou Colombo, leads this exciting jazz group, who return after a standing-room-only concert last year. The show also features Johnny Souza (trumpet & vocals), Tom Glenn (guitar), Laird Boles (bass) and pianist Bob Hayes (Kareem's grandfather, who has performed on Cape Cod since 1950). The band will perform songs from the Great American Songbook, including jazz, swing and Latin favorites.
This concert is free, but ticket reservations are REQUIRED because of limited seating.
More upcoming events: - Tuesday, 7 April @ 2:00 p.m. - Herring Run: Life and Death at Stony Brook, with Elliott Carr
- Saturday, 2 May @ 2:00 p.m. - Impressionists' Tea, with Carol Rizzoli
(needed: teapots and bakers--we're trying something a little different this year and giving out specific recipes--contact Antonia at sturgisreference@comcast.net if you can help!) - Tuesday, 5 May @ 6:30 p.m. - Getting Started: What to Do When Your Family Member Has Memory Loss
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Visit www.sturgislibrary.org/events for more information!
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Can You Suggest a Good Read or a Good Movie?
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Staff Recommendations
Here are some recent favorites from the Sturgis Library family:
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 Antonia: A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (fiction, Victorian literature, French Revolution), Motherhood, Smotherhood: Fighting Back Against the Lactivists, Mompetitions, Germophobes, and So-called Experts Who Are Driving Us Crazy, by J.J. Keith (non-fiction, parenting) and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle (children's board book, colors, animals).
- Magda: The One and Only, by Emily Giffin (adult fiction, women's self-realization) and Prisoner of Heaven, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (adult fiction, Spanish literature, suspense).
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 Lucy: Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar (adult historical/biographical fiction about Vanessa Bell, her sister Virginia Woolf, and the Bloomsbury Group) and Brooches: Timeless Adornment by Lori Ettlinger Gross (adult nonfiction about collecting vintage pins).
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Exhibits and Displays
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The following artists will be featured in the coming months: Simpkins Room Gallery - March 2015: Gerald Hazard, watercolors
- April 2015: Ship Display by Paul and Carlo Dipersio
- May 2015: KrisMarie Photography
- June 2015: Lisa Riley photographs
- July 2015: Louis Wallace Blanchard, oils and drawings
- August 2015: Barnstable Senior Center Daytime Camera Club
- September 2015: Sarah Son-Theroux
- November 2015: Mark Chester photographs
Lobby Exhibits & Displays
- March 2015: Historic photographs of Cape Cod women
- April & May 2015: Cape Cod Maritime Museum
- June 2015: 4th of July Photos by Steve Heaslip
- July 2015: Grade 6/7 Art Show
- August 2015: Coastguard Heritage Museum & Barnstable Senior Center Camera Club
- September & October open
- November 2015: Mark Chester photographs
- December 2015: Sturgis Library holiday sale
______________________________________________________________________ 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. |
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Programs for Children and Families
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Stop by the Multicultural Festival at Cape Cod Community College
Saturday, February 28th, 2015
Ms. Megan will be in the storytelling room from 11-12am!
This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the many cultures on Cape Cod.
Movin' & Groovin' with Alicia Mathewson - Session 3
Wednesdays in March (3/4, 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25) at 11:00am
This immensely popular weekly gathering of little music-makers (ages 4 and under) will run one more time!
Drop in (space permitting)
Wildflower Seed Planting For Kids
SPRING IS COMING!!! Learn about soil, composting, pollination and seed planting/transplanting with Sturgis High School sophomore and organics enthusiast, Nellie Torres! Plant wildflower seeds, design your own garden markers and take your pot home to grow indoors on your windowsill
until warmer spring temperatures.
Saturday, March 28th, 2-3pm
Limit of 10 Kids (AGES 5-10)
Advance registration required. To register, call the Library at 508-362-6636 or email Megan at sturgiskids@comcast.net.
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Preschool Storytime
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 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.
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Library Hours & Holidays
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Sturgis Library will be open regular hours during the month of March.
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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 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: We're on Facebook! | |
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