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October 2015 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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Ways to Give
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|  Are you a Sturgis Library supporter? Many of our library patrons and visitors are not aware that we are an independent nonprofit organization and that we need your help to keep us going.
Just like public radio or your favorite charity, we rely on donations for a major part of our annual operating budget and for all capital improvements. We receive only 40% of our operating funding from the Town of Barnstable, and must raise the rest -- 60% -- through donations, grants, event proceeds, sales, and investment income.
There are many ways to give -- cash donations, securities, bequests, gifts of property or vehicle donations. You can give to our annual appeal or our building fund, in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special person in your life. You can donate used books, music, movies and household items, family papers and genealogy, plants for our garden sale, and baked goods for our bake sales. Every gift, large and small, is important to us.
We hope, in turn, that we provide you with services and programs that enhance your life and that Sturgis Library is a place you love to visit -- for lifelong learning, entertainment, education, and community.
To learn more about ways to give, or to donate online, please click on the following links:
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Library Director Lucy Loomis at 508-362-8448 or at sturgislibrary@comcast.net.
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It's 1774 in Barnstable Village
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 Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Go back in Time to 1774 Barnstable Village
The Yarmouth Minutemen will set up an educational encampment on the Sturgis Library front lawn from 10-4. Experience colonial life and learn about the politics during the beginning of the Revolution, as unrest was growing and Cape residents began openly talking about pressuring the British government to respect their rights as citizens. There will be a march to the old Courthouse (now Tales of Cape Cod) and a Liberty pole will be planted here at Sturgis Library, where they will set up camp. Demonstrations will include preparing lunch over a cook fire, militia drills with musket firing and a Revolutionary War cannon, writing with a quill pen and other civilian activities. Great fun for the entire family and history buffs of all ages!
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Upcoming Programs for Adults
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 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. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Permaculture and Edible Landscaping Tuesday, October 6th @ 6:30 p.m.
 Have your yard, and eat it too! What is permaculture? In a nutshell, permaculture is a design process that aims to optimize the health of an ecosystem, while also providing for human needs. By employing permaculture techniques, we mimic natural systems, letting nature do the work. Thus, our inputs are minimized and our yields are increased. This presentation will cover basic techniques for edible landscaping, edible forest gardening, polycultures and plant guilds, perennial vegetables, organic no-till gardening and much more. Come and learn how you can convert your yard into an eco-edible-paradise, which provides food, medicine, fuel, fodder, fiber, fertilizer, wildlife and pollinator habitat and of course, fun for all ages!
 Cookbook Author Sarah Leah Chase
Join Sarah for a discussion of her new book, New England Open-House Cookbook, and sample a salad dressing and biscuit. books will be available for purchase and signing.
These programs are free, but donations are always gladly accepted. Please call 508-362-6636 to register or email Antonia.
More Upcoming Programs
- 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.
Join our growing book group! The book to be discussed on October 20th is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Books for the current month are available for pick up behind the circulation desk, and new members are always welcome.
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Planning for Our Annual Holiday Sale
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We know it's still early, but we are planning for our ever-popular annual Holiday Sale, which will be held the first 2 weeks of December. We are now accepting donations of holiday and winter ornaments, decorations, books, household items, jewelry, accessories, and more!
Donations can be dropped off at the library during regular hours. If you need help getting your donations to the Library, please call us at 508-362-6636 and we can arrange for pickup. And thanks!
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Stuffed Animal Slumber Party
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 Friday, October 23rd
Stuffed Animal Slumber Party at Sturgis Library
Is your favorite furry friend or doll ready for a sleepover at the Library? Do you think they will all behave, or get into mischief together? Miss Megan will read them bedtime stories and tuck them in, but the security cameras might capture some interesting shenanigans during the night. Drop off on Friday between 4-5pm and pick up Saturday morning from 10-11am. Each treasured friend will be given a special name tag and kept under careful watch until reunited with their owners. Animals gently stuffed through the drop-box slot on Friday evening (tagged with owner's full name) can join the fun, too! Watch our Facebook page for photos on Saturday.
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Books (and more) Needed!
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|  We are in need of new, gently used, and antiquarian books, movies, music, puzzles, and household items for our Bookshop and Mini-Thrift shelves. If you're doing fall cleaning, think of Sturgis Library! We accept donations of books and other items 6 days a week during regular hours. We take materials for adult, young adults and children. Proceeds from our Bookshop help to fund Library programs and services.
In addition to the above items, we are always interested in collections of family papers, letters, photographs, and documents relating to Cape Cod families. These items will be added to our archival collections for use by researchers. If you have family papers that you are interested in donating, please contact Lucy at 508-362-8448 or email her at sturgislibrary@comcast.net. |
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Yoga is Back
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|  Weekly Peaceful Yoga sessions with Mimi will start again on Thursdays at 5:30 PM beginning September 24th.
Monthly Destination Yoga with Bettina will be held the first Tuesday of the month in October, November, and December at 9:30 AM. The first session will be October 6th.
For each class, a $5.00 minimum donation is encouraged.
These classes are intended for adults and teenagers. All ability levels are welcomed.
Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Blankets and blocks will be provided.
Please make every effort to arrive early so that the class will not be interrupted once it begins. Namaste!
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Exhibits and Displays
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The following artists will be featured in the coming months: Simpkins Room Gallery 
Lobby Exhibits & Displays
- October 2015: Dave Crocker historical exhibit
- 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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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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Can You Suggest a Good Read or a Good Movie?
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What the Staff Is Reading and Listening to:
 Magda: Me Before You, by Jo Jo Moyes (adult fiction audiobook, caregivers--Megan is also reading this) and The Girl on Paper, by Guillaume Musso (adult fiction, writers)
- Megan: I Was a Child, by Bruce Eric Kaplan (non-fiction, memoir, cartoonists).
- Lucy: Circling the Sun, by Paula McLain (adult biographical historical fiction based on the life of aviator Beryl Markham).
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Library Hours & Holidays
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Sturgis Library will be CLOSED on
Monday, October 12, 2015 for Columbus 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
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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.
Do you have questions about the Sturgis Library? Contact us:
Phone & Fax:
Phone: 508-362-6636
Fax: 508-362-5467
Email: We're on Facebook! | |
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Antonia: