July 2016 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village 

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Join us for an Evening of history with the History Girls!


On Thursday, June 30th at 6 PM join bestselling historical fiction and nonfiction authors Sally Gunning, Theresa Barbo, Nancy Rubin Stuart and Deborah Swiss for a fascinating moderated panel discussion and Q&A, followed by a reception featuring historic food and drink. In addition, historic documents and materials from the Sturgis Library archives will be on display during the event.

The authors will talk about the creative process of writing historical fiction and nonfiction and answer questions from the moderator, followed by audience discussion. Historic foods and drink will be served. Books will be available for sale by Titcomb's and the authors will be signing their books.

Sally Cabot Gunning is the author of the Satucket series of historical novels set in part on Cape Cod, as well Benjamin's Franklin's Bastard.  Her newest novel Monticello, about Thomas Jefferson, will be published in the fall.

Theresa Mitchell Barbo is the author of numerous books about Cape Cod history, including The Pendleton Distaster off Cape Cod in both a regular nonfiction version and one written for young people.

Nancy Rubin Stuart is the author of Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation, Defiant Brides: The Untold Story of Two Revolutionary-Era Women and the Radical Men They Married, and numerous other books.

Deborah Swiss is an author, speaker, and consultant with a specialty in women's history, gender equity, and work/life balance. Her latest book, The Tin Ticket: The Heroic Journey of Australia's Convict Women, tells the heartbreaking, horrifying, and ultimately triumphant story of the women exiled from the British Isles and forced into slavery and savagery-who created the most liberated society of their time.

Tickets are $30 in advance (or $40 at the door if not sold out).  We encourage you to buy your tickets early as space is limited.  Purchase tickets in advance in person at Sturgis Library or by calling us at 508-362-6636 with your credit card information.  Tickets are going fast so get yours now!

Garden Tours benefiting Sturgis Library

Calling all lovers of Sturgis Library and gardens!  In July, Sturgis Library will participate in the  Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, a series of garden tours sponsored by the Cape Chamber of Commerce to benefit non-profits. 

Five Village gardens will be open to the public on Saturday, July 9th and Monday, July 11th, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.   All proceeds from the visitors touring the gardens will benefit Sturgis Library.

The following gardens will be featured:

Liz Ferretti's Garden
2723 Main St
Suzy & Jack Genest's Garden
116 Scudder's Lane
Bev & Rob Parke's Garden
56 Deacon Court
Paul &  Ronnie Siegel's Garden
2815 Main Street
Dr. Joel Hass & Jim Pelletier's Garden
66 Allyn Lane
 
The price to visit individual gardens is $5.00 each, but if you purchase tickets in advance at the Library you can get tickets for all 5 gardens for only $20.00 -- a $5.00 savings! Tickets to the garden tours go on sale Saturday, June 4th at the Library's Plant and Garden Sale.



In addition to the garden tours, during the month of June we will be raffling off an amazing selection of hand-painted birdhouses, beautifully painted by Library Trustee Liz Ferretti to look like buildings in Barnstable Village.  Sturgis Library, St. Mary's Church, Barnstable Yacht Club, Coast Guard Heritage Museum, and Sandy Neck house and Light are all represented.  The birdhouses will be on display in the lobby display case starting June 1st.  Take a chance on one of these amazing creations -- tickets are only $5.00 each.

For more information, call the Library at 508-362-6636 or email us at sturgislibrary@comcast.net.  

Summer Reading

On your mark, get set, READ!

Sturgis Summer Reading Has Begun!

Stop by the Library now and register for the 2016 summer Reading Program!  Everyone who registers will get a Reading is Cool dog tag necklace and can earn beads by reading and participating in library events this summer.  Fill your necklace with beads for every hour you read and earn really cool prizes like free ice-cream cones from Smitty's and mini golf at Par-Tee-Freeze! You can also visit the children's room and drop a book review in the box each week this summer for a chance to win a new book to keep! Come on by and check it out!  It's free to participate.

Toe Jam Puppet Band Variety Show
Thursday, June 30th at 2:00
Jailhouse Jam Stage/Lawn, Barnstable Village

All seven Village Libraries have combined resources to bring the families of Barnstable AWESOME Summer Reading Opening and Closing Ceremonies this year.  Join us at the Jailhouse Jam Stage for a Toe Jam Puppet Band Variety Show!  
Music, puppets, bubbles and silliness! Lots of interaction! Lots of energy!  Let's get crazy, roll down the huge hill, dance, play with friends, celebrate the start of summer and get excited about all the time we'll have to READ!  Free, all ages event. Bring along a picnic, blanket and beach chairs!

* In the event of rain, performance will be moved inside at Sturgis Library.  
Free Lunch At The Library!

Reading and nutrition are key to preventing summer learning loss!  Feed their brains with books and their bellies with FREE food at Sturgis Library this summer!

Free Lunch will be available every Thursday (June 30th - August 25th) from 12:30-1:30 on the side lawn of Sturgis Library.  Come early for Storytime at 11am!  The meals often arrive a bit early and are served as soon as they're delivered.  Any child age 18 or under can get a free meal.  All are welcome.  We are an "open site" and meals are first come, first served.  No registration or restrictions. Just come enjoy a healthy meal with friends.

Sponsored by YMCA Cape Cod


Author Talk & Reading 
Come hear author Steve Sheppard talk about and read from his novel, Tourist Town: A Nantucket Idyll.
Tuesday July 26, 2016
6:30 pm

A woman awakes on Nantucket Island, not knowing where she is - or who she is - and she doesn't want to find out. She calls herself 'Verona,' a name borrowed from the stern of the first boat she sees - a name she hopes will help scuttle her past. Sheppard's novel follows Verona as she encounters the daughter of a lighthouse keeper and becomes entangled in a decades-old tragedy.

For eight years Steve Sheppard was editor of Nantucket Magazine, a respected quarterly dedicated to the history, people, and culture of the island. He was also an editor and reporter for the Inquirer and Mirror and Nantucket Independent, and a reporter for the Patriot Ledger of Quincy, MA. He has written for the Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, Providence Journal, Cape Cod Life, and Sanctuary magazine (the award-winning journal of Mass Audubon) among other publications. He lives on Nantucket.

Pokémon Fun With Emily
Train, Battle & Trade With Other Pokémon Fans!

Tuesdays July 12th - August 2nd from 3-4pm

Explore the world of Pokémon with BHS student and artist, Emily Swift!

Learn about the game, engage in battle with other enthusiasts, trade cards and create awesome Pokémon art in this fun 4 week program for kids ages 5-10.

Advance Registration Required (Group Limit: 10).
Please don't worry if you don't have your own cards, we have plenty to share.

    Artwork by Emily Swift

Costume Party!!!
Monday, July 18th at 11:00am
It's Halloween in July!

Calling all superheroes, princesses, cowboys and dragons...
Come be inspired to create awesome costumes out of household items with Holly Cleeland, author of Glue & Go Costumes for Kids: Super-Duper Designs with Everyday Materials.

Holly has been featured on the Rachel Ray show and The View, so we're very excited for her special appearance here at Sturgis Library.  Three lucky winners will even take home a FREE costume!

Design your own costumes for dress-up fun this summer, or put on a play in the back yard for your family!

Free, drop-in event.  Please feel free to come in costume!
Learn to Knit with Didi McKimmey

Beginner Knitting at Sturgis Library 
Mondays July 18th - August 15th from 4:00-5:30pm
Join Didi McKimmey for an afternoon of joyful, easy company while you learn the relaxing art of knitting. No prior experience necessary.

Choose between a rolled brim hat or scarf in this fun and FREE five week class for ages 8-88+

Advance registration required.  Participants must purchase size 8 circular knitting needles (16" in length) and 200 yards of medium weight acrylic blend yarn.

Class Limit:  12

Kudos To Our Staff

State certifications and special honors awarded to Sturgis Library staff

award-banner.gif Several members of the Sturgis Library staff were recognized for their achievements at the Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) annual conference, which was held in Hyannis in May.  Each received a Paralibrarian Recognition of Achievement (PARA) Certificate: Circulation Assistants Katherine Tolliver-Level 1,
Lisa Conway-Level 2, Cathy Pastva-Level 2, Cataloger Magdalena Brancato-Level 2,  and Assistant Director Karen Horn-Level 4. 

This a voluntary program with 4 levels of achievement is designed to recognize the involvement and contributions of paralibrarians (library support staff) who continue to increase their knowledge and skill-set through participation in workshops, conferences, continuing education, committee involvement, cross-training and writing.   This certification is an official recognition in the state of Massachusetts.   

In addition, Karen Horn received the MA Library Support Staff Advocate of the Year award for her work on behalf of paralibrarians in Massachusetts and the New England region.  Karen has advocated extensively for the professional advancement of non-degreed librarians and support staff throughout her career.  This past year she designed and implemented a self-directed, bite-size learning program at Sturgis Library and was invited to speak at the annual conference where she highlighted the benefits of this approach and encouraged library directors across the state to offer similar programs for their staff.

Showing in July

In the Simpkins Room
Michele Dangelo will exhibit limited edition prints of her original paintings along with her "beach coverup" prints created from her clothing label collection.



In the Lobby
Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival Garden Tours raffle.  Hand-painted bird houses depicting the BYC, St Mary's, Sturgis Library, Coast Guard Musuem, & Sandy Neck Lighthouse will be on display.  Purchase a raffle ticket to own one of these amazing creations by Liz Ferretti.









Additionally, Deb Contrino will exhibit handmade children's books written and illustrated by her 6th grade Gateway students at Barnstable Intermediate School. These are NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Do you have artwork, photography, sculpture, crafts, a collection, or other interesting items to exhibit?  Contact Marcella Curry at 508-362-6636 or drop her an email at sturgisreference@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. 

Museum Passes 

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Did you know that you can get discounted admission to many of the museums on the Cape?  There are even passes available for  museums as far away as New Bedford, Providence and Boston.

All you need is a CLAMS library card to check out one of these museum passes.  Unlike books and movies, museum passes must be picked up and returned to the library from which you borrow the pass.  Some of these passes are quite popular so you are encouraged to call ahead to reserve a pass for a specific day. 

The following passes are available from Sturgis Library: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Cahoon Museum of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Heritage Museum and Gardens, MA State Parks Pass, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Plimouth Plantation, Roger Williams Zoo, and the USS Constitution.                                                         
 
Click here for a full list of museum passes available in the CLAMS catalog.

LEGO Club 
Wednesday, July 6th @ 4:00

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. 

Preschool Storytime 

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.
Senior Services Outreach
Talk with the Senior Services Outreach Coordinator
July 19 4 to 5:30pm

Barnstable Senior Center is bringing their outreach services to our local libraries. Claudia Borden will be available at Sturgis Library the 3rd Tuesday of each month. She can assist with a wide variety of issues including Medicare, Mass Health, housing, caregiving, and community savings programs. You can drop in and talk with Claudia about any senior related matter.

Library Hours & Holidays 


The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4th.

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




Jeanie Hill, President, Board of Trustees
Greg Williams, Vice President

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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