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May 2017 @
Sturgis Library
Barnstable Village
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Mark Your Calendars
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Annual Plant and Garden Sale
Saturday, June 10th, 2017
(New date)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
We have rescheduled our annual plant and garden sale to June 10th this year.
Don't miss this great annual sale! We will be selling flowers, vegetable plants, shrubs, houseplants, seedlings, yard and garden accessories, gardening books, pots, tools, birdhouses, and more! The sale will be held on the front lawn of the library, rain or shine.
We are seeking donations of all of the above items for the sale. Non-plant items can be donated at any time. Plants can be donated beginning on Monday, June 5th.
For more information call the Library at 508-362-6636 or email
sturgislibrary@comcast.net
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Armchair Traveler 2017
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ANTARCTICA with Paul Fitzgerald
Sunday, April 23 from 2-4 pm
SCOTLAND
with Susan Bloom
Sunday, May 7 from 2-4 p
(This program had originally
been scheduled for Jan 22)
W
e will trave
l from Edinburgh through Fife and north to Culloden Moors and back, stopping at many of the sights that were used for filming the television series Outlander, which was the inspiration for our trip. We will also hear about the many pubs visited.
Susan will share stories, details, and photos of her travels. Finger foods and drinks from that region of the world will be served. Mark your calendar and join us for another travel adventure.
This will be the final session of the year.
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.
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Lothrop Hill Cemetery Tour
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Join us for a Tour of Lothrop Hill Cemetery on
Saturday, May 6th from 2 to 5 PM
Lothrop Hill Cemetery is one of the most interesting burial grounds on the Cape. Wait 'til you read the inscription on the oldest grave from 1683. Among the residents are an aviator who flew with the Wright brothers, Sturgis Library's beloved librarian of 54 years Elizabeth Crocker Nye, and local historian extraordinaire Henry Kittredge. But the life memorialized does not have to be famous to be interesting - fascinating, poignant stories of lives led are everywhere in this beautiful and peaceful burial ground.
Nancy Viall Shoemaker will lead the tour that will include identification of stones used, as well as of stone carvers' work, including the prolific Nathaniel Holmes who carved over 1,400 gravestones in his shop in Barnstable Village. Nancy Viall Shoemaker is a graphic designer, book publisher, and owner of West Barnstable Press. A Town of Barnstable Historical Commissioner, historian of the Barnstable and West Barnstable Historical Societies, a board member of the Coast Guard Heritage Museum and the 1717 Meetinghouse Foundation, she enjoys exploring the always exciting history of Cape Cod. She has been exploring graveyards all her life - even fell prey to (as in "into") an 1880s grave in West Dennis!
Meet at Sturgis Library for an introductory talk and
then the group will car pool to the cemetery.
This program is limited to 20 participants so registration is required.
By phone at 508-362-6636 or
by email at
sturgisreference@comcast.net
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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 M.L Shafer, author of
The House on Crooked Pond: A Cape Cod Family Saga. The book is a collection of four novella-length stories revealing how members of the Lyman family, living three centuries apart in the same isolated house on Cape Cod, deal with lies, betrayal, intimidation, and revenge.
M.L. will be signing books from 10:30 am to noon
on Saturday, May 13, 2017.
Books will be available for sale or bring your copy to be signed.
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Sturgis Seed Library
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The Sturgis Seed Library has been restocked for the 2017 growing season! Members of the Cape Cod Food Hub and seed library users have saved and donated the seeds for you to take and plant in your own garden. The seeds come from varieties that have proven successful here on Cape Cod. Stop by the library during regular library hours to register as a Seed Library user and choose your seeds. And don't forget to save some seeds from your own plants and donate them back to the Seed Library in the fall!
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Adult Paint Night
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Watercolor Paint Night With Nettie Berkeley
Tuesday, May 16th from 7-9pm |
Join us for a fun night of colorful expression!
Come alone or with a friend (or several) and bring along your favorite adult beverages. We'll play with
layers, washes and messy techniques as we learn different ways to create a beautiful Cape Cod ocean scene. This watercolor workshop is facilitated by local artisan Nettie Berkeley and is offered for
$25 per person
. Take home your masterpieces! Limited to 20 participants.
Ages 21+ ~ Advance Registration Required
Payment must be made at the time of registration. Call us at 508-362-6636 with your credit card information or register at the circulation desk. We accept cash, checks, or major credit cards.
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Grandparenting 101
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Grandparenting 101
with Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
Tuesday, May 30th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, world famous pediatrician and developer of the Neonatal Behavior Assessment Scale known as the Brazelton Scale, will speak on the topic of grandparenting at Sturgis Library. Dr. Brazelton is the author of numerous scholarly papers and twenty four books on child development. A Barnstable Village resident, he is the founder of the Brazelton Touchpoints Center at Boston Children's Hospital and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus at Harvard Medical School.
The presentation will include the viewing of a short film on the phenomenon of
grandparents raising grandchildren; a discussion of how to engage grandchildren in play;
advice on how grandparents can support their adult children through the parenting years; and information on when to seek outside help with developmental, emotional, or mental health issues.
This program is free, but registration is appreciated.
You may register by calling the Library at 508-362-6636
or by emailing sturgisreference@comcast.net.
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Exhibits and Displays in April
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In the Simpkins Room
Howard L. Bonington is a retired architect living on Cape Cod who usually substitutes a sketchbook for a camera.
His exhibit,
Cape Cod in Pen & Ink is a collection of various scenes, landmarks, and events from here on Cape Cod.
 In the Lobby
Barnstable Historical Society will be an honored guest in the Sturgis Library's display case for the month of May. The Society will be showcasing a few of their artifacts, photographs, and documents - demonstrating how varied and exciting their collections are.
Barnstable HIstorical Society is just across the street from the Library at the Phinney/Jones House. They are open for the season mid-June to mid-October, Wednesday through Saturday, 1 pm-4 pm. Don't forget to stop by their other campus next to the Custom House (aka Coast Guard Heritage Museum) where you can see blacksmith demonstrations at the Carriage House and get a few chills from the oldest wooden jail in America. Call for hours or an appointment at that eastern site at 508-362-2982. You can learn more about Barnstable Historical Society at their website http://www.barnstablehistoricalsociety.org/.
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Drawing by Charles Harden
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Also on display will be Sturgis Library Trustee Suzanne Kelly's collection of Nantucket baskets. Nantucket Lightship Baskets originated in the 19th century and were made on Nantucket Island Lightships. Lightship baskets are made from rattan and wood, have a solid wooden base, and are woven over a mould. Oak, pine, and ash are the most traditional type of wood used on baskets, but today many other types are utilized such as cherry and ebony. Often modern Lightship Baskets incorporate multiple types of wood. The baskets will be on display through the end of May.
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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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Barnstable Village Photo Walk
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Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 4 to 6pm
Cape Cod Times photographer Steve Heaslip will lead a photo walk from the library through Barnstable Village ending at Cobb's Hill Cemetery. Bring your favorite camera (smart phones ok, please no tripods). Steve will provide photography tips and give participants time to take photos. Participants will be asked to submit
their favorite photo from the walk for an exhibit to take place at the Library later in the year.
This program is free, limited to 15 participants and registration is required:
By phone at 508-362-6636 or by email at
sturgisreference@comcast.net
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The Young & The Restless
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Introducing Toddler Time With Miss Megan ~ For Ages 12-24 Months!!!
Session 1: Wednesdays, May 3rd, 10th & 17th, 11:00-11:30 |
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Stories, music & movement followed by free play. Offered in 3-6 week sessions.
Develop early literacy, fine motor, gross motor and social skills in this
FREE
action-packed half hour of fun for little ones.
- Engaging short stories
- Active singing & dancing with props
- Music-making
- Parachute games
- Bubbles
- Tunnel crawl
- Block building
Designed for toddlers between 12-24 months only and space is limited to 10 participants per session. Advance registration is required.
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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, May 3rd @ 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.
Healthy snack provided to all kids 18 and under.
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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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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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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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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 above).
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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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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| Library Hours & Holidays |
Sturgis Library will be
CLOSED on Monday, May 29th, 2017 for Memorial 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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