September 2015 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village 


Upcoming Programs for Adults
 
Relationship Rewired with Martie & Joe Dumas
Tuesday, September 16th @ 6:30 p.m.
 
Spend an evening with Martie and Joe Dumas as they talk about coping with Martie's brain tumor and the effect it had on the nature of their marriage, as well as the process they went through writing a book about their experience.
 
Martie and Joe Dumas met in high school in Waltham, Mass and were married three years later. Joe obtained a PhD in Cognitive Psychology and had an active career as a consultant in the software industry. Martie obtained a BS in Economics and after a successful career in finance went back to school at 50 years old to obtain a Master's Degree in social work. They moved to Yarmouth Port 10 years ago, pursuing a life-long dream. They were both active professionals and worked off Cape for two years until the events they describe in their book changed everything.
 
 
Author Christopher Setterlund   
Tuesday, September 29th @ 6:30 p.m.

Christopher Setterlund is a 12th generation Cape Codder whose roots are those of the Doane family, going all the way back to Deacon John Doane who helped to settle Eastham.  His book contains more than 90 spots on Cape Cod, ranging from the popular and well known locales like Nauset Beach and Chatham Lighthouse, to the hidden gems like Bound Brook Island and Scargo Tower.  Footsteps is unique in that it takes you around the Cape in geographical order, allowing you to see as many of these beautiful places in as little time as possible.
 
 
 
These programs are free, and books will be available for purchase and signing. Please call 508-362-6636 to register or email Antonia.

More Upcoming Programs
  • Tuesday, October 6th @ 6:30 p.m.: Permaculture and Edible Landscaping
  • Saturday, October 17th @ 11:00 a.m.: Cookbook Author Sarah Leah Chase
  • Saturday, November 14th @ 2:00 p.m.: Concert with Out Late/Diana Di Gioia
  • Tuesday, November 17th @ 6:30 p.m.: Author/Journalist Meera Subramanian
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Sturgis Library Monthly Book Discussion Group
3rd Tuesday of the month @ 1:10 p.m.

The Book Group starts meeting again in September, but for this month only the members are meeting on the 4th Tuesday--September 22nd.  The book to be discussed is Bound, by Sally Gunning.  Books are available for pick up behind the circulation desk, and new members are always welcome.

Expanded Hours

Sturgis Library is now open until 6 PM  
on Mondays and Wednesdays.  These are year-round, permanent hours. 
   
Our new hours are:
Monday                                       10 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday                                      1 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday                                  10 AM to 6 PM
Thursday & Friday                         10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday                                     10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday & major holidays                 CLOSED

We hope these expanded hours will help those who have difficulty visiting us during the regular workday.  Don't forget we are open until 8 PM on Tuesdays and 10-4 on Saturdays.

Exhibits and Displays 


The following artists will be featured in the coming months:  

 

Simpkins Room Gallery
  Lobby Exhibits & Displays
  • September 2015:  Marcia Brown needlework
  • October 2015:  Dave Crocker historical exhibit
  • November 2015:  Mark Chester photographs
  • December 2015:  Sturgis Library 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. 


Archival Storage Project -- We Need Your Help! 
 
Sturgis Library is currently raising funds for a project to build a new space to store and preserve our historic archives.

We've raised a large portion of the funding we need through two major grants and other donations, and with your help we can raise the last $100,00.

To learn more about this important project or to make a donation, click here:

http://www.gofundme.com/sturgisarchives
  

Help us spread the word to your history- and library-loving friends! Share this link in an email, on your facebook or twitter pages, or by word of mouth. 

Please call Library Director Lucy Loomis for more information at 508-362-8448, or email her at sturgislibrary@comcast.net.

Preschool Storytime 

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.

Can You Suggest a Good Read or a Good Movie? 

  What the Staff Is Reading and Listening to: 
  • Magda: Paper Towns, by John Green (young adult fiction, missing persons).
 Time to Plan for Hydrangea Festival 2016!

Great Gardens of  

Barnstable/West Barnstable/Yarmouth Port

 

Calling all gardeners-large and small, seaside and shady, classic or unique!

 

Did you read about all the many festivities surrounding the first annual Hydrangea Week on Cape Cod?

 

Sturgis Library is contemplating joining the Hydrangea Week Garden Tour festivities for July 2016! With the support of our gardening friends, we would love to bring some of the special gardens of our historic area to Cape residents and visitors. If you would consider opening your garden for the education and praise of fellow gardeners, and to support Sturgis Library's community, we would love to hear from you.  

 

We can promise to handle all details of the tour. We would love to chat with you this summer, however, and tour your garden in preparation for the 2016 tour.

 

If you would consider discussing a tour of your garden, please contact either the library at (508) 362-6636 or via e-mail at sturgislibrary@comcast.net.   Questions? Please call Liz Ferretti at (508)362-6546 for more details.

 

 

Library Hours & Holidays 

 
Sturgis Library will be CLOSED on
Monday, September 7th, 2015 for Labor Day

   

   

NEW regular hours are:
Monday                                               10 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday                                      1 PM to 8 PM
Wednesday                                        10 AM to 6 PM
Thursday, & Friday                        10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday                                     10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday & major holidays                 CLOSED




Sturgis Library Board and Staff

Ted Lowrie, President, Board of Trustees
Jeanie Hill, Vice President, Board of Trustees
John Ehret, Treasurer, Board of Trustees
Liz Ferretti, Secretary, Board of Trustees

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

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

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

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

Email:   

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