Today
If ever there were a spring day so perfect,
so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze
that it made you want to throw
open all the windows in the house
and unlatch the door to the canary's cage,
indeed, rip the little door from its jamb,
a day when the cool brick paths
and the garden bursting with peonies
seemed so etched in sunlight
that you felt like taking
a hammer to the glass paperweight
on the living room end table,
releasing the inhabitants
from their snow-covered cottage
so they could walk out,
holding hands and squinting
into this larger dome of blue and white,
well, today is just that kind of day.
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Annual Jewelry and Accessories Sale
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Our annual Jewelry and Accessories Sale is one of our most popular events of the year! This year
the sale will be held from April 2nd through the 14th, 2018 during regular library hours.
Come and shop for a wide variety of wonderful jewelry, accessories, and other items, all priced to sell.
We are still accepting new and gently used fine, handcrafted, or costume jewelry of all kinds -- earrings, necklaces, bracelets, tie tacks, cuff links, and brooches/pins. We also accept broken or orphan pieces of gold and silver. But that's not all! We take scarves, gloves, purses, belts, neckties, hats, jewelry boxes, sunglasses, and more! Don't forget to ask for a donation card for tax purposes.
If you have questions about the sale, please contact Lucy Loomis, Director, at 508-362-6636 or [email protected]. And thanks!
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Sturgis Library Wish List
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Have you seen our Wish List board in the foyer of the Library? On it are dozens of items that library patrons, donors, and community members can sponsor, including books, movies, audiobooks, ebooks, children's items, supplies, equipment, and more! Wish list items range in price from $25 and up -- there's something available for every budget.
Nearly half of the items on our 2018 Wish List have been funded already, thanks to very generous donors.
If you are interested in funding something on the wish list, stop by the library and check out the board! If you can't make it to the library we will be happy to let you know which items are still available for funding. You can call us at 508-362-6636 or email Lucy at [email protected].
And thanks!
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Estate Planning with Attorney Jenn McNulty
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Join us on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 at 6 PM for an estate planning seminar where we will discuss the importance of having current, comprehensive estate planning and emergency life planning documents. Local attorney Jennifer L. McNulty is an experienced estate planning lawyer and will cover the following topics:
- Why estate planning is critical for all people, even if they do not feel that they have an “estate”
- Wills, the probate process, and living trusts
- The differences between wills and trusts and why it’s essential to have a properly drafted estate plan
- What supporting documentation is needed to prepare an effective estate plan
- Tips on trust management
- Explaining the probate process
- How to navigate these complex systems in order to achieve the best benefit for your situation
- How powers of attorney and health care proxies and health care directives work and why they are a crucial part of your overall plan
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Donor and sponsor recognition
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You may have noticed our newly repainted foyer -- now a deep, maritime blue. In the coming weeks, the foyer will be transformed into a gallery showcasing and thanking our corporate donors, our annual supporters, and the founding donors to our newly established Preservation Fund. You will be able to get copies of our annual report, which lists all donors to the library in FY2017, and you will see the individuals, organizations, and businesses that generously support Sturgis Library each year.
As many of you already know, Sturgis Library is not Town department but rather we are an independent nonprofit organization. We receive only 40% of our funds from the Town of Barnstable, and must raise 60% through donations, grants, events income, bookshop sales, car donations, and other non-municipal sources.
Since the people and businesses that support the Library are so vital to our success in serving you, we want to make sure they get the recognition they deserve by putting them front and center.
So far this year the following businesses have pledged to support Sturgis Library for three years with cash donations or gifts in kind. More businesses are in the process of pledging.
We thank all of them -- and you -- for the support. If you or your business is interested in donating to Sturgis Library, please contact Library Director Lucy Loomis at 508-362-6636 or [email protected].
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The
Sturgis Library FY2017 Annual Report is now up on our website
. It lists activities that took place between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, and highlights the hundreds of donors to our annual appeal, special appeals, events, and more. To read the annual report, click the image at left. Print editions of the annual report are available at the Library.
We are so grateful to all of our donors and supporters -- past, present, and future. Thank you!
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Paul Tremblay Reading and Book Signing
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 @ 7PM
FREE Admission
Sponsored by a generous grant from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Sturgis Library presents a night with Paul Tremblay. Paul is the author of
Disappearance at Devil’s Rock
,
A Head Full of Ghosts
,
The Little Sleep
, and other works of fiction. He has won The Massachusetts Book Award, The British World Fantasy Award, a Bram Stoker Award, and is on the Board of Directors for the Shirley Jackson Awards. Paul's books will be on sale at the event, provided by Titcomb’s Books of Sandwich. A Q&A will follow the event.
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Wednesday April 18
th
from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the ukulele? Join us at Sturgis Library for our first all-ages group Uke lesson. The lesson will be geared towards teaching first time players how to use the instrument. We will have over thirty ukuleles on site for Julie’s students to use. Fun hands-on learning for everyone!
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Mystic Aquarium discount pass
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We now have discount passes to Mystic Aquarium.
There are seven passes, one for each day of the week. If you know in advance when you would like to visit Mystic Aquarium, give us a call at 508-362-6636 and we will reserve a pass for you. Otherwise they are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each pass allows for a $5 discount off a general admission ticket, for up to four people per pass. One pass per patron. Please remember to bring your CLAMS card with you when you pick up a pass.
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Librarians getting published!!!
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Last month, our Adult Services Librarian, Corey Farrenkopf, got an article published in the online magazine,
The Coil. It deals with reading genres you may not seek out on your own. It's a great read if you are looking for recommendations for tough genres for your 2018 Sturgis Reading Challenge!
Read it here by clinking on the
link or by clicking the dragon :)
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Sailor's Valentines with Gregg Roberts
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The History of Sailor’s Valentines with Gregg Roberts Tuesday April 17 @ 6PM
A
ward winning artist Gregg Roberts will be giving a lecture on the history of Sailor’s Valentines, a traditional style of folk-art once crafted by sailors in the whaling industry. These designs utilize a broad selection of natural shells and flat rope knotting techniques painstakingly made by the artist. Roberts will discuss both what goes into creating such works and the cultural significance of the tradition. His work will be on display in our lobby throughout April.
This program is free.
Registration is appreciated.Call 508-362-6636, send an email to [email protected], or sign up online at:
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Christa Romanosky Fiction Reading
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Wednesday May 2nd @ 7:15 PM
Christa Romanosky, one of this year’s Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center fellows, will be reading from her work at Sturgis Library. A Q&A will follow where Christa will speak about the craft of fiction, the publishing industry, literary journals, and any other creative writing questions you can think of. Come out for a night of literature from one of the most talented young writers writing today!
Registration is appreciated. To register, call the Library at 508-362-6636, send an email to [email protected], or sign up online at:
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Decades Before Borden: The Fall River Scandal
of the "Bad" Mill Girl and the Minister
A Greg Williams True Crime Presentation
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Tuesday May 8th @6:30 PM
Decades before the Borden case, Fall River millworker Sarah Cornell was found dead. Suicide? Or murder? Her death obsessed the town, and pit its mill owners against the Methodist hierarchy, which backed the suspect: its minister. Public outrage, victim blaming, and even forensic knot-tying. Did the Reverend get away with murder?
Greg Williams will give an interactive presentation dealing with the history, myths, and stories surrounding the first major murder case in Fall River.
Registration is appreciated. To register, call the Library at 508-362-6636,
send an email to [email protected], or sign up online at:
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Tickets go on sale for this event on Monday, April 2nd, 2018.
This is a rain or shine event -- in the case of rain we will move the event indoors.
Don't miss this great event for all ages!
And don't forget your dancing shoes!
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New Adult Graphic Novel Section
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We're excited to announce that we now have a new adult Graphic Novel section in the Simpkins Room. What is a graphic novel? Simply defined, graphic novels are book-length comics. Sometimes they tell a single, continuous narrative from first page to last; sometimes they are collections of shorter stories or individual comic strips. Graphic novel artwork runs the gamut from traditional comic-style art to atmospheric fine art.
Our adult graphic fiction collection is small at the moment, but will continue to grow over the coming months. It is located in the Large Print aisle. If you are interested, also make sure to check out our Young Adult graphic novel & nonfiction section along with our adult graphic
nonfiction located throughout our Lowell Room and second story shelves! We also have graphic novels for kids! If you have any suggestions/recommendations, make sure to talk to Corey, our Adult Services/Reference Librarian, about them.
To get you started,
click here
for a list of NPR's top 100 graphic novels.
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April Exhibits and Displays
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Gregg Roberts will be displaying and selling his hand-crafted sailor's valentines in preparation for his program on April 17th at 6PM.
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William Golden will be displaying his oil paintings in the Simpkins Room..
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Do you have artwork, photography, sculpture, crafts, a collection, or other interesting items to exhibit? Contact Corey Farrenkopf at 508-362-6636 or drop him an email at
[email protected].
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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Thursdays at 11:00am
Join us for
Drop-In Preschool Story time on Thursday mornings year round! Enjoy stories, music and movement with Miss Megan. Program is designed for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregiver, but siblings are always welcome.
Thursday, April 19th (during school vacation week) will be a special PAJAMA STORY TIME with musical guest Bay Song. We'll read, sing, dance and play. Bring the whole family!
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Healthy snacks will be available every
Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm for any child age 18 and under.
Snacks will be different each week and available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Absolutely no restrictions or requirements apply.
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Wednesday, April 4th from 4-5pm
The Sturgis Library LEGO Club meets the first Wednesday of every month. Come enjoy our MASSIVE collection of LEGOs and create a masterpiece or just play with new friends. Kids may choose to exhibit what they have created for the remainder of the month so Library visitors can oooooh and ahhhhhh at their engineering brilliance!
Free. Drop-in. Ages 5+
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Additional Sturgis Library Information
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Sturgis Library will be closed on
Monday, April 16th, 2018 for Patriot's Day
Regular Library 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
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Trustees and Staff
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,
click here.
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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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