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April 2017 @
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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Time for the Annual Jewelry Sale!
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During the jewelry sale we will be holding a small silent auction for some special pieces:
- XO sterling silver and diamond bracelet
- Brand new Fitbit Flex fitness tracker
- Gemstone and silver earrings and necklace from Littman Jewelers
- Teardrop gemstone necklace from Littman Jewelers
- Handcrafted 14k pearl pendant with sterling silver 18" chain, handmade and specially donated by Rebecca Bunting of www.rcbunting.com
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Sturgis Library Preservation Fund
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"Preserving History for Generations"
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 In 1863, William Sturgis left a bequest of $15,000 to help fund the Sturgis Library in its early years. In today's funds, that is the equivalent of nearly $250,000!
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Sturgis Library, the Board of Trustees recently established the
Sturgis Library Preservation Fund. Donations made to this special fund will be used exclusively for the preservation of the Library's building, grounds, special collections, and archives.
Please consider a generous gift to this important fund. These donations will help to ensure that our building and collections are protected and preserved for generations to come.
You can donate to the fund by mailing a check to Sturgis Library Preservation Fund, PO Box 606, Barnstable, MA 02630. You can also donate by phone at 508-362-6636. If you would like to donate online, please click on the DONATE button below and follow the prompts to charge your donation to your credit card or PayPal account. Please indicate in the "purpose" field that your gift is a donation to the Preservation Fund.
Founding donors of $1,500 or more will be recognized in a special way. All donors of $150 or more will be acknowledged on our website and in this enewsletter. We appreciate all donations to the Sturgis Library Preservation Fund.
Thank you.
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Own a Piece of Sturgis Library
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In honor of our 150th anniversary, local craftsman Dan Bermingham has created beautiful wooden pen and pencil sets made from 1920s era bookshelves that were stored in our basement (the same shelves we're using in our Off the Shelf art project in the article below).
The pen and pencil sets come in both gold and satin silver, and sell for $25.00 per set. All proceeds benefit the newly established Sturgis Library Preservation Fund.
You may purchase sets at the Circulation Desk at the Library, or to have them shipped, call us at 508-362-6636 to charge to your credit card. Please add $4.00 ($29 total) for shipping/handling.
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Off the Shelf Art Project
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Create a piece of art from a piece of Sturgis Library! Ask for a shelf from our old 1920s basement bookshelves. Take it home and transform it into something new! Paint on it, sculpt it, carve it, cut it up, sand it down - whatever inspires you. Then donate it back to us by August 1st, 2017 for our 150th Anniversary Party's auction.
All proceeds from these works of art will benefit the
newly established Sturgis Library Preservation Fund.
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Put a Leaf on our Community Family Tree
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Sturgis Library has strong and deep community roots. Next time you're visiting the library, put a leaf on our Community Family Tree!
Choose a colorful leaf from the bowl near the tree, and write something on the leaf -- your name, a message about how you or you ancestors connect to Sturgis Library, a note about what the library or community mean to you. Then post it on the beautiful tree created by Youth Services Librarian Megan McClelland. We'd love to honor and celebrate the ties that have bonded us to our patrons throughout our 150 years of service.
We hope that by the end of our 150th celebration that the tree will be filled with leaves from our visitors, community members, and those of you far away.
If you don't live nearby, you can always cut a leaf out of pretty paper or construction paper (please keep your leaf under 6 inches long), write your name or message, and mail it to Community Family Tree, Sturgis Library, PO Box 606, Barnstable, MA 02630.
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Barnstable: Memories of the 20th Century
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 Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 6:30pm
Cape author and freelance writer Jack Sheedy will share stories he discovered while researching his weekly Barnstable Patriot column, "Early Files." He will showcase interesting local news stories from the 20th century.
You are encouraged to come prepared to share a story of your or your family's life in Barnstable during the 20th century. You are also invited to bring along a personal artifact - a letter, uniform, photograph, pin, or some memento which tells a story about life at that time.
This program is free, but registration is appreciated:
By phone at 508-362-6636, by email at sturgisreference@comcast.net
or online at
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150 Years of Reading Great Books
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The final program in the Sturgis Library Reading and Discussion Program
will be held on:
 Tuesday, March 28, 2017
6:30pm
Dr. James Crowley, associate professor at Bridgewater State University will lead a discussion of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. Published in 1985, Atwood's award winning novel explores a broad range of issues relating to power, gender, and religious politics. It has been adapted for a television series that premieres this spring.
This program is free, but registration is appreciated:
By phone at 508-362-6636, by email at sturgisreference@comcast.net
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Armchair Traveler 2017
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GREENLAND
with Bill Cook Sunday, March 26 2-4 pm
Bill Cook will show a video and share stories of his 2010 voyage to Greenland.
He left from Marion, MA in early July, and returned there in mid-august; distance sailed
was about 3500 miles.
We will enjoy finger foods and drinks, with time for a Q&A session.
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ANTARCTICA with Paul Fitzgerald Sunday, April 23 2-4 pm
Join us a we travel to Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle with Paul Fitzgerald aboard the Orion, a National Geographic ice-breaker. He boarded the ship in Argentina, and sailed south, crossing the Beagle Channel, past Cape Horn and across the Drake Passage. Ice-filled, mountain-lined sea passages, penguins, zodiak landings and kayaking. Seals, seabirds and icebergs. What an adventure!
Sweet and savory finger foods and hot and cold beverages will be served.
Registration is appreciated. Please call the library at 508-362-6636 or email khorn@clamsnet.org to let us know how many will be attending.
** The SCOTLAND program originally scheduled for Jan 22 has been
rescheduled to Sunday, May 7 from 2-4 pm.
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Join Our New Book Group
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Bridging the Divide -- A Reading and Discussion Program
In an effort to promote civil engagement and prevent further polarization in our community and in our country, a new book discussion group, Bridging the Divide, will use current books to guide discussions. The books will be about the issues that divided the country in the most recent election and continue to divide us in the months following the election.
Instead of talking about the President, the administration, or taking the view of either political party, the focus of the discussions will be to better understand the concerns of so many Americans on both side of the divide. This will open communication and enable us to respond sympathetically so that both sides feel heard and ultimately lead to real solutions.
Please join book group coordinator Meredith Censullo on Tuesday, April 25th at 6:30 pm for the first meeting of this new book group. Come with ideas for book titles that you think would be relevant to this theme.
In order to facilitate meaningful discussion, this group will be limited to 12 people. Registration is required, so register early if you're interested in participating. You may register by calling the Library at 508-362-6636 or emailing Lucy Loomis at sturgislibrary@comcast.net.
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Exhibits and Displays in April
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 In the Simpkins Room
The writings of Mary Petiet. Mary Petiet is a reporter, writer and story teller. Her work is frequently inspired by her native Cape Cod, where she covers the local farm beat for Edible Cape Cod magazine. Mary is the author of Minerva's Owls. A graduate of the University of St Andrews, Mary works as a reporter and is the host of the radio podcast Kitchen Table Mystic. She is currently working on a volume of poetry and recording the history of her Cape Cod community through The Barnstable Village Living History Project.
In the Lobby
Lewis Blanchard, local collector, will share images from his collection of military leaders. Many of the images have the autographs of the subjects. Multiple images of General William Tecumsch Sherman, 1820-1891, will be exhibited along with other United States military leaders from 1861 to 2005.
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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
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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Saturday Author Signings
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Meet the Author!
Saturday Book Signings @ Sturgis Library
Join us for a book signing featuring Mary Petiet,
Mary will be signing books from1:30 to 3pm on April 15, 2017.
Books will be available for sale or bring your copy to be signed.
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Discount passes to area museums
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 Did you know tha
t one of the many benefi
ts
of
h
aving a
CLAMS library c
ard is access to discount museum passes? Each library in the CLAMS network offers passes to sev
eral area museums,
both on and off C
ape, availa
bl
e to borrow. Some pas
ses are day or date specific. Sturgis Library off
ers the fol
lowing museum
passes:
- Cahoon Museum of American Art
- Cape Cod Museum of Art
- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
- Heritage Museums and Gardens
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Boston
- Museum of Fine Arts - Boston
- New Bedford Whaling Museum
- Massachusetts State Parks ParksPass
- Roger Williams Park Zoo - Providence
- USS Constitution - Boston
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Slime Time!
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Learn To Make Slime - Tuesday, April 11th from 3:30-4:00
With Chase & Laina |
Two Barnstable United Elementary School 5th graders,
Chase Liimatainen and Laina Nickerson, will teach you how to make your own slime using everyday household products. Have some fun creating different consistencies, playing,
trading and mixing.
Best of all, take what you make home!
For Kids Ages 8 And Up. Limit Of 15.
FREE!!!
Advance Registration Required:
508.362.6636 / sturgiskids@comcast.net
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FREE After School Snacks For Kids!
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 Free after school snacks will be available every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 PM for ANY child age 18 and under.
Healthy snacks will be different each week and served on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Absolutely no restrictions or requirements apply.
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LEGO Club
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Wednesday, April 5th @ 4:00
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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.
Free healthy snack served to all kids age 18 and under from 3:30-5pm on Wednesdays.
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School Vacation Week
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Miss Megan will be away during
April vacation week with her family.
There will be NO STORYTIME on
Thursday, April 20th.
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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 Miss Megan! The program is designed for 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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| Library Hours & Holidays |
Sturgis Library will be
CLOSED on Monday, April 17th, 2017 for Patriot's Day
Regular Library 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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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:
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