August 2016 News
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village 

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Volunteers Needed
 
Sturgis Library is seeking volunteers for two important projects:

help We need several people to help us with our historic deeds database.  Volunteers read through the old deeds and record keywords which will then be transcribed by staff into the database.  Old deeds can be tricky to read, but if you have an interest in Cape Cod history and an eye for detail, this may be the perfect job for you.  We will provide all the training you need.

We are also seeking a volunteer or two to help us with ebay listings.  Ebay sales help us fund important library programs and services.  We recently received a large donation of books that will be sold online, and volunteers will be creating the ebay listings for us.  You must be comfortable with computers, and a familiarity with ebay is helpful.

If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact Library Director Lucy Loomis at 508-362-8448 or sturgislibrary@comcast.net.  

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 12:00-1:00 on the side lawn of Sturgis Library.  Come early for Storytime at 11am!  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


Senior Services Outreach

Talk with the Senior Services Outreach Coordinator
August 16 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.

Meet our Board Members
 
The Sturgis Library Board of Trustees is made up of local residents interested in supporting library services, engaging the community, and preserving our historic building and collections.  They bring lots of enthusiasm and varied experience to their work on the Board, and we are lucky to have so many talented people helping to make Sturgis Library successful.  Our newest Board members are Julie Jones, Fred Schilpp, and John Temple.  Here are the other members of our Board.

Jeanie Hill, President

Greg Williams, Vice President

Suzanne Kelly, Treasurer

Liz Ferretti, Secretary

Sue Angus

Theresa Barbo

Jessica Bodamer

John Ehret

Suzy Genest

Miles Gibson

Steve Klug

Ted Lowrie

Jenn McNulty

Bev Parke

Tom Prince


Showing in July

In the Simpkins Room
Karen Horn & Cathy Pastva will exhibit photographs from their travels in southern Italy.

In the Lobby
Robert Sproule, a member of the Rhode Island Mineral Hunters, will display 40 Years of Self-Collecting Fossils, Minerals, and Artifacts Nearby.

Sturgis Library will exhibit items from our Barnstable County Fair Collection.  The collection consists of documents, manuscripts, memorabilia, ephemera, photographs, ribbons, artifacts, plans, blueprints, and posters related to the Barnstable Agricultural and County Fairs dating from 1873 to 1939. The collection was acquired from Dave Crocker, whose grandfather was a Fair Committee Chairperson and instrumental in the planning and implementation of the Fair in the early years of the 20th century.

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. 

LEGO Club 
Wednesday, August 3rd @ 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.

End of Summer Celebrations

Summer Reading Program - Closing Ceremonies  
Friday, August 12th at 2:00
West Barnstable Community Building
2377 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149)

If you missed the Pinto Bella Hoops Show at Sturgis Library in June, here's your chance to see a another (different) performance at our Town Of Barnstable Summer Reading Collaborative Closing Ceremonies.  Come early to play at Luke's Love Boundless Playground and join us in the Community Building at 2:00 for the hula hoop fun!  Bring a few dollars for a treat from the ice-cream truck afterwards.  

We want to applaud all of the young readers in Barnstable for putting up huge numbers this summer.  Participation at Sturgis Library has been the best in years!


Sturgis Library End of Summer BBQ, Featuring Trevor The Juggler!
Thursday, August 25th
Noon-2:00


We'll gather on the Sturgis Library lawn to celebrate another fun summer of storytimes, programming, many hours of reading logged and weekly free lunches.

For our final free lunch, we'll be grilling up a yummy meal for all to enjoy together, followed by...

Trevor The Juggler at 1:00!!!
He never disappoints and will always be one of our most favorite performers. He is not to be missed and is great fun for all ages.

Come early for Storytime at 11:00.

Library Hours & Holidays 



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

Email: