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November 2015 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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Donate Your Holiday and Winter Stuff
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W are planning for our ever-popular annual Holiday Sale, which will be held the first two 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. Thanks! |
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Now Showing
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We will be featuring the photographs of Mark Chester in our three exhibit areas during the month of November, 2015.
Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape, Photographs of New Americans
A Photography Book and Traveling Exhibition celebrating cultural diversity
Join us for an informal talk with Woods Hole photographer Mark Chester
Light refreshments, Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 to 7:30
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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Upcoming Programs for Adults
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Concert with Out Late/Diana Di Gioia
Saturday, November 14th, 2015 at 2 PM
Join us at Sturgis Library for a concert with trio Diana DiGioia and Out Late. They offer styles from acoustic rock, blues, folk and more.
A free-will donation is encouraged. Please register by calling 508-362-6636 or emailing sturgislibrary@comcast.net.
 Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Bettina
November 18, 2015 from 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to experience a relaxing sound bath of vibrations from crystal bowls. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.
A $10 minimum donation at the door is suggested.
Registration is required. Please register by calling 508-362-6636 or emailing sturgislibrary@comcast.net.
The program originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th with author/journalist Meera Subramanian has been rescheduled to April 5th, 2016.
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Programs for Kids!
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 LEGO Club!
Wednesday, November 4th from 4-5pm
The Sturgis Library LEGO CLUB will gather on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-5pm, beginning in November. Kids can use our vast assortment of design books for inspiration, or bring concepts to life from their own imagination. Using our massive collection of LEGOs, clubbers will spend the hour building with other LEGO enthusiasts and will then have the opportunity to display their creations for our patrons to admire throughout the remainder of the month. An interesting new CHALLENGE will be revealed at the beginning of each monthly meeting and will determine our engineering goals for that hour. Kids can always choose freestyle design if they prefer.
FREE, DROP IN, AGES 5+
 Movin' & Groovin' For Toddlers
Monday Mornings in November at 11:00am
November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
Back, by popular demand! Sing, dance and make music with new friends at Sturgis Library! Join Alicia Mathewson Monday mornings and start your week off on the right foot with this engaging family music class for toddlers (4 and under) and their caregivers. Alicia's positive spirit is contagious and her approach to sharing music with young children is both unique and inspiring. Kids will explore fun ways to use their voices, bodies and instruments to make music in this five-week series. Advance registration is recommended to guarantee a spot. Drop-ins are welcome on a weekly basis, space-permitting.
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What Do I Read (or Watch?) Next?
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This month we start a new feature of book and movie recommendations by our patrons as well as our staff members, Board members, and volunteers. Stop by and fill out a book/movie recommendation form, or send an email to sturgislibrary@comcast.net with your suggestions.
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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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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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Yoga is Back
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|  Weekly Peaceful Yoga sessions with Mimi is held on Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Please call in advance if this is your first time attending since there are several Thursdays in November and December that we will not be offering yoga.
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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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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Library Hours & Holidays
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Sturgis Library will be CLOSED on
Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 for Veteran's Day
We will close at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 25th and
will be closed all day Thursday November 26th
for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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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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