March 2016 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village 


10th Annual Library Dinner

Join us for the 10th annual Sturgis Library Dinner, this year to be held at the beautiful Cummaquid Golf Club.
 
Celebrate spring with Library trustees, staff, neighbors & fellow library supporters. Good company, a lovely location, and great food!

On the menu:
Your choice of a variety of dishes at 4 stations:
  • Anti-Pasto Station
  • Pasta Station
  • Carving Station
  • Dessert & Coffee Station
  • Cash Bar
Tickets are $65 each which includes food, tax, & gratuity.  A portion of the proceeds from the dinner benefits Sturgis Library.

To purchase tickets online, you may call us at 508-362-6636  and pay with your credit card. You may also purchase tickets in person at the Library.

The deadline to purchase tickets is March 14th, 2016.  Seating is limited so get your tickets early.  This event usually sells out, so don't wait! 
 
Bid Early, Bid Often!

Bidding has started  in our Whale of an (online) Auction, taking place now through March 19th at 7 PM.  Bid early and often on a variety of unique items!  To learn more and browse auction items, visit our auction page at www.sturgislibrary.org/a-whale-of-an-auction-main-page

If you don't feel comfortable bidding online you can also submit your bids in writing and we'll do the bidding for you.  Stop by the Library for an offline bid sheet or give us a call at 508-362-6636.

Auction items will be on display at the Library during the first 3 weeks of March.

Auction items include fine art, prints, photographs, antiques,  Cape Cod items, books, jewelry, and more. 
  • Planning on visiting Disney World with family or friends?  Bid on a week's stay at a Disney resort.
  • Have your child's birthday party at Sturgis Library, complete with the theme of your choice and custom made cake or cupcakes!
  • Want to have a personal chef come to your home and cook for you and your friends? Bid now!
  • Want to talk antiques and furniture with a fine furniture maker (complete with a woodworking demonstration) while being wined and dined? 
  • Want to learn oystering and shucking from a seasoned shellfisherman (and take home the oysters you find?) 
  • You can play golf at the Cummaquid Golf Club, shop in the pro shop and enjoy lunch in the Clubhouse.
  • What could be better than gathering at a seaside home for a cocktail party for 20 with your closest friends and family?
  • Bid on a weekend stay at a lovely Yarmouth Port bed and breakfast with views of the ocean for yourself or your visitors.
  • Have you put off doing your estate planning?  There are two estate planning packages to bid on.
  • Journey to Sandy Neck cottage colony and enjoy cocktails and dinner while the sun goes down.
  • Bid on a 2 night stay in an apartment overlooking the Old North Church in Boston's North End.
Additional items will be added to the auction through March 1, so check the auction listings often.  If you have something to donate to A Whale of an Auction, please contact Lucy at 508-362-6636 or sturgislibrary@comcast.net.


Jewelry and Accessories Wanted

The annual Sturgis Library Jewelry Sale will be held in early April, and we are looking for donations of gently used and new jewelry, accessories, purses and bags, scarves, men's neckties, and more. We will accept both fine and costume jewelry, and will even take broken jewelry. Don't forget that your donation is tax deductible, so ask for a donation card when you drop off your items. Donations can be dropped off at the Library during regular library hours.

Under Construction


We've created a web page where you can check in on the progress of our building project.  To learn more about the latest work, go to:  
Four Seasons Gardening Series

Four Seasons in Your Cape Cod Garden
 
Join us each season to hear and see what local master gardeners know about creating and maintaining a Cape Cod Garden that can provide you with enjoyment and beauty year round.
 
Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring
Tuesday, March 29   6:30pm
Learn about cleaning up after winter, preparing the garden and planning for continuous bloom & harvest. Master Gardener Leslie Altman will present an illustrated talk and answer your questions about spring gardening.

There will be additional programs in this series for summer, fall and winter.

This program is free, but registration is appreciated
by phone at 508-362-6636
 
Armchair Traveler Series 2016

ARMCHAIR TRAVELER SERIES
Sundays  2-4 pm
 
Join us this winter as we travel the globe with staff and patrons of Sturgis Library. Each month our speaker will describe their travel experiences and share stories and photos of their adventure. We'll serve finger foods and drinks from that region of the world.                            
This program is free but registration is appreciated.                  
 
Please call 508-362-6636 or email khorn@clamsnet.org to reserve a seat.  You can also sign up online through our events calendar.
 
March 6th, 2016   
NEPAL
with  Aaron Perlmutter and Marilyn Hill
Nepal is a remote country with delightful people and spectacular scenery.  It also offers some intense experiences, not always predictable. Join Aaron Perlmutter and Marilyn Hill as they share their adventures in this land of enchantment where ancient legends and modern trekking coexist.          

Mark your calendars for these upcoming travel adventures.....
 
April 3, 2-4 pm     Greg Williams -- Thantatourism                                              
May 1, 2-4 pm     Judy Boyd -- Global Voluntourism
 
Star Wars CON!
 
STAR WARS CON!
Saturday, March 26th
from 1-3pm

Event Entry:  $5/individual or $10/family
 
The force is strong at Sturgis Library!  Come mingle, share and compete with other Star Wars enthusiasts at the First Annual Sturgis Library Star Wars Convention!!!  See how your Jedi mind measures up in a five-round trivia challenge.  Don your costume, bring along a few of your favorite collectibles to showcase at the exhibit table or try your hand at some cool Star Wars character crafts.  Prizes for contest winners and lots of fun for the entire family!
  • Trivia Challenge
  • Craft Workshops
  • Memorabilia Show & Tell Exhibit
  • Costume Contest
Trivia Challenge: Team name, number of players (maximum of 4 per team) and name of team captain must be emailed to sturgiskids@comcast.net on or before Friday, March 18th to be entered in the challenge.

Costume Contest:  Those who wish to enter will register at the event and must be present at 2:30 when the judges select a winner.

ALL AGES WELCOME
 
Color Our Collections!

Join us Wednesday , March 23rd, 2016 from  4 to 5pm for an Adult Coloring Gathering

Earlier this month, libraries and museums from around the country participated in the #ColorOurCollections event, creating coloring sheets from images in their special collections and sharing them on social media. We'd like to join in!
 
We will have some coloring sheets from special collections around the country and from the research collections here at Sturgis Library. We will also have some coloring pencils, markers and crayons for you to try; please bring your own also.  You are welcome to bring your own coloring books to color and to show to others.

This program is free,but registration is appreciated
by phone 508-362-6636

Knitting with DiDi

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Knitting For Beginners
(Adult/Youth Crossover Program)

Mondays, March 7th-April 4th from 4:00-5:30pm
We are delighted to announce the return of Didi McKimmey!!! For our first five-week project, we'll be making a rolled brim hat.  No knitting experience required.  Class size is limited to 12, and there are just a few spots left.  Participants should request materials list at time of registration.
Ages 8-108+

FREE!  Advance registration required.  Materials not included.
508-362-6636
 
Now Showing

Historic Origins Art Exhibit March 1 through 31 in the Simpkins Room gallery 
 
Artist Sean Cassidy asks:  What affect does our place of birth have on each one of us? Does place play a significant role in a person's path in life? Does one's place of origin connect them to others more deeply? Cassidy has painted portraits of historic figures on top of an aerial image of their birthplace. Come see his moving and engaging portraits of Rosa Parks, J.F.K., Albert Einstein and more.

You can meet Sean and talk to him about his work at an artist's reception on Saturday, March 5th from 1 to 3 PM here at Sturgis Library.

For more info on Sean's work, visit his website.   
You can also read his artist's statment here: 

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

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. 

Programs for Young People  

LEGO Club
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 from 4-5pm

LEGO Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from 4-5pm.  Collaborate with other brick masterminds as you engineer solutions to a new challenge each month, designed to inspire and enthrall kids of all ages.
FREE!  Drop in.



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.

Coming Up This Spring

There are lots of programs and events coming up this spring.  Here's a sneak peek: 

Sunday April 3:  Armchair Traveler -- Thantotourism with Greg Williams

Monday April 4 through Saturday April 16:  Sturgis Library Jewelry Sale

 

Tuesday April 5:  A River Runs Again with author Meera Subramanian

 

Sunday May 1:  Armchair Traveler -- Voluntourism with Judy Boyd

 

Saturday May 21:  20th Annual Cape Cod Maritime Symposium Cosponsored by Sturgis Library and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History -- held at CCMNH

 

Saturday June 4:  Annual Sturgis Library Plant and Garden Sale  

 

Thursday, June 30:  History Girls panel discussion with authors Sally Gunning, Nancy Rubin Stuart, Theresa Barbo and Deborah Swiss.

 

July:  Sturgis Library participates in the 2016 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival!

 

Keep an eye on this newsletter and our online events calendar for more information.  And don't forget to like us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news! 

 

 

What Do I Read (or Watch?) Next?

Here are the latest book and movie recommendations by our library patrons, staff and volunteers.  Want to share your favorites?  Stop by and fill out a book/movie recommendation form, or send an email to sturgislibrary@comcast.net with your suggestions. 
 
Circulation Services librarian Karen Horn recommends the audiobook version of Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic:  Creative Living Without Fear.  Read by Gilbert herself, she speaks directly to the listener/reader, and shares great anecdotal stories, words of encouragement and personal challenges.
 
Sturgis Library patron Jan Fletcher gives 5 stars to the new bestselling book Jefferson & the Tripoli Pirates: the Forgotten War That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager.  "It' an amazing true adventure of a war between the Barbary pirates and the U.S. in its infancy and how the bravery and mettle of a few men, along with Jefferson, saved our republic!"

Susan Barry, a Sturgis Library regular, highly recommends Isabel Allende's The Japanese Lover.  Susan says that her Allende's beautiful, lyrical style and compelling story are delicious!

The staff at the circulation desk all read and enjoyed actor/author Ethan Hawke's Rules for a Knight : the Last Letter of Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke.  A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty. This charming little book is illustrated by Hawke's son Ryan.

Circulation Assistant Lisa Hall Conway listened to the audiobook version of musician and singer Carly Simon's autobiography Boys in the Trees.  She enjoyed Simon's descriptions of life growing up in the 1960s and 70s, and was pleased and surprised to find that Carly enhanced the audio with spontaneous singing.  

Check the CLAMS website for more suggestions of new and popular titles. And stay tuned to next month's enewsletter for more suggestions!

Please note:  If you've filled out a recommendation form and don't see your recommendation listed here, don't despair!  It will be featured in an upcoming edition of our enewsletter.

Library Hours & Holidays 

 

There are no holidays in March,
so Sturgis Library will be open regular hours.
Don't forget that we are now open
until 6 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays
and until 8 PM on Tuesdays.

 

    

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
Marcella Curry, Adult & Reference Services
Megan McClelland, Youth Services
Karen Horn, Circulation Services

For a complete list of staff and Board members,
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Do you have questions about the Sturgis Library?  Contact us:

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

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