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April 2016 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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STAR WARS CON!
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The First Annual Sturgis STAR WARS CON is Almost Here!
Saturday, March 26th, 2016 from 1-3pm
Event Entry: $5/Individual or $10/Family at the Door
 The Force is strong at Sturgis Library!Come mingle, share and compete with other enthusiasts. See how your Jedi mind tricks measure up in a five-round trivia challenge. Don your best costume, bring along a few of your favorite collectibles to showcase at the exhibit table, start up a lightsaber duel or try your hand at some cool Star Wars character crafts. Lots of prizes and fun for the entire family! ALL AGES WELCOME
- Trivia Challenge
- Craft Workshops
- Memorabilia Show & Tell Exhibit
- Costume Contest
- Lightsaber Duels
Trivia Challenge: Please register in advance by phone (508.362.6636) or email (sturgiskids@comcast.net) to be sure we can accommodate all who wish to compete. Otherwise, this is a drop-in event.
Costume Contest: Register at the event and be present at 2:30 when the judges select winners.
Artwork by Emily Swift, 14 of West Barnstable
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#ColorOurCollections
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|  Join us Wednesday , March 23rd, 2016 from 4 to 5pm for an Adult Coloring Gathering
Last 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
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Four Seasons Gardening Series
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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, 2016 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
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A River Runs Again
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 A River Runs Again author talk
April 5, 2016, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Meera Subramanian, an award-winning journalist who currently lives on Cape Cod, has written A River Runs Again: India's Natural World in Crisis, from the Barren Cliffs of Rajasthan to the Farmlands of Karnataka.
Bill McKibben says "What happens in India may turn out-even more than China-to be the key to the kind of environmental future the planet faces. Very few people are qualified to tell the story with as much clarity, compassion, and character-driven power as Meera Subramanian."
Her multimedia presentation and reading will take you to India on her search of the ordinary people and micro-enterprises determined to revive India's ravaged natural world.
Program is free, registration is appreciated. You may register by phone at 508-362-6636 or by email sturgisreference@comcast.net,
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Jewelry and Accessories Sale in April
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|  Sturgis Library's annual jewelry and accessories sale will be held during regular library hours starting on Monday, April 4th, 2016 and running through Saturday, April 16th.
Stop by and shop for necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, accessories, purses, scarves, and this year a large collection of great men's ties.
All jewelry is priced to sell, with most items priced under $10. Don't miss this great annual sale!
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Armchair Traveler Series 2016
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 ARMCHAIR TRAVELER SERIES Sundays 2-4 pm
Join us 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.
April 3, 2016
VOLUNTOURISM with Judy Boyd  What's on your bucket list?
Judy Boyd will share her experiences with Global Volunteers, one of many organizations that promote volunteering. It's a way to fulfill a desire to volunteer while seeing the world. Voluntourism is a combination of tourism and voluntary work, typically for an organization or charity. NO teaching or professional skills are required and there is always ample time for sightseeing. We'll visit South America, Asia, Africa, India, Poland and an Indian reservation in Montana.
Mark your calendar for the final Armchair Travel adventure.....
May 1, 2-4 pm Greg Williams -- Thanatourism
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Showing in April
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 In the Simpkins RoomCape Cod Community College Theater's Vonnegut exhibit  In the LobbyWest Parish 1717 Meetinghouse 300th Anniversary exhibit
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
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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For The Kids
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 Mr. Vinny!
Friday, April 22nd at 3pm
Add Sturgis Library to your list of fun places to visit during April Vacation! Vinny Lovegrove of the Toe Jam Puppet Band will be on hand to wow and amaze through shadow puppet storytelling. Best for kids 3-9.
Pitter Patter Puppets
Monday, April 25th at 11am
For the little ones! A fun family puppet show with Mary Wilson will be the perfect way to start your week. She never disappoints. This event is sponsored by a grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care administered by the Early Childhood Resource Center.
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LEGO Club
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 Wednesday, April 6th from 4-5pm
The Sturgis Library 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.
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Preschool Storytime
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 Join us for Drop-In Preschool Storytime every Thursday morning at 11:00. Read, sing and dance with Ms. Megan! The program is geared to children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregiver, but siblings are always welcome.
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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Coming Up This Spring & Summer
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 There are lots of programs and events coming up this spring. Here's a sneak peek:
Sunday May 1, 2-4 PM: Armchair Traveler -- Thanatourism with Greg Williams
Saturday May 21, 9-3 PM: 20th Annual Cape Cod Maritime Symposium Cosponsored by Sturgis Library and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History -- held at CCMNH. Tickets go on sale in April via the CCMNH website.
Saturday June 4, 9-2 PM: Annual Sturgis Library Plant and Garden Sale Tuesday June 28, 6 PM: Summer Reading Program Kick-off Event & Pinto Bella Hula Hoop Show. Get moving and get reading! Thursday, June 30, 6-8 PM: History Girls panel discussion and reception with authors Sally Gunning, Nancy Rubin Stuart, Theresa Barbo and Deborah Swiss. Tickets will go on sale in April.
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What Do I Read Next?
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Where do you go to find book and movie recommendations? Here are some of the tools we regularly consult:
You can visit their website or pick up a copy of the print BookPage for free here at Sturgis Library.
The one and only.
Great recommendations from Vicky Titcomb and her staff.
Novelist Plus through the CLAMS Library network
You'll need your library card number to log into this useful reader's advisory site.
Fantastic Fiction
We love to use this for authors who write series books or books with recurring characters that need to be read in order.
 NPR Books
Features NPR's Book Concierge.
Bookmarks Magazine
Sturgis Library has a subscription to the print edition of this publication.
Do you have a favorite resources for book reviews and recommendations? Let us know!
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Library Hours & Holidays
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Sturgis Library will be closed on
Monday, April 18th, 2016 for the
Patriot's Day holiday.
Regular hours are:
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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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Ted Lowrie, President, Board of Trustees
Jeanie Hill, Vice President, Board of Trustees
Lucy Loomis, Library Director
Karen Horn, Assistant Director/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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