"April has put a spirit of youth in everything..."
William Shakespeare
Color block print by Frances Gearhart
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We are expanding our hours starting in April, including opening till 8 on Tuesdays. |
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We're so pleased to be able to expand our hours this month, and slowly expand our services in the months ahead. But numbers on the Cape are still high. We kindly ask that you continue to take all safety precautions when visiting the library. Though you may have had the vaccine, most of our staff members are not yet eligible, and those of you who have been vaccinated can still potentially spread COVID. SO, we request that you:
- DO wear a mask over your mouth and nose while on the Library grounds
- DO continue to observe social distancing guidelines
- DO continue to wash your hands or sanitize
- Please DON'T come behind the circulation desk or enter staff spaces
Thanks so much! We really appreciate it.
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Jewelry and Accessories Sale |
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Our annual Jewelry and Accessories Sale begins Monday, March 29th, 2021! The sale will continue throughout April until all jewelry is sold.
We are still accepting donations of new and gently used jewelry and accessories for our spring jewelry sale.
Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, brooches/pins, scarves, purses, wallets, bags, neckties, sunglasses, and more are welcomed! We also accept donations of vintage and handcrafted pieces in good condition. We will take gold and silver too, even if orphaned or broken.
Please bring your donations to the circulation desk. And thank you!
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April is our Sustainable Gardening and
Environmentally-Focused Month at Sturgis Library
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Join us for a series of 5 programs this April focusing on spreading knowledge about sustainable agriculture and the environment. This series is funded by an
American Library Association Sustainable Communities grant, for which we are very grateful.
Tuesday April 6th @ 6:30 PM
Native American Gardening and Agricultural Techniques with Linda Coombs
In this presentation, Linda Coombs will focus on the method of Wampanoag gardens of the 17th century, traditional landscape management practices and what it means to have a relationship with the land. This theme will be followed through the colonial pressures, impacts, and changes on how corn stayed with us to present times.
Registration is required for the ZOOM program.
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Tuesday April 13th @ 6:30 PM
Perennial Food Growing with Food Forest Initiative of Cape Cod
Join us as we speak with several members for the Food Forest Initiative of Cape Cod on what they do locally to spread the word of sustainable agriculture. They will answer questions about native edible plants and perennial foods, and how to plant them in self-sustaining, ecologically diverse gardens. In nutshell lessons, they'll address sourcing and propagating plants, basic tree grafting, and low-cost practices for creating gardens using local materials.
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Wednesday April 14th @ 7 PM
Sea Level Rise on Cape Cod with The Audubon Society and CREW
Mass Audubon and Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) will present on the impacts of sea level rise on communities within Cape Cod, how to prepare as individuals, and how to build resilience as communities. We will dive into projected levels of sea level rise, connections with climate change, correlations with flooding, and inequitable impacts on communities. The presentation will also include sea level rise impacts on salt marshes and restoration actions to protect these coastal habitats. After this presentation, you’ll have the tools to determine how to prepare for a flood to protect yourself, neighbors and the broader community and will learn of the threats that the natural environment is facing in light of rising sea levels.
This program is co-presented with The Eldredge Public Library and the Wellfleet Public Library.
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Tuesday April 20th @ 6:30 PM
Zoom Film Screening and Discussion: Decoding the Weather Machine
Disastrous hurricanes. Widespread droughts and wildfires. Withering heat. Extreme rainfall. It is hard not to conclude that something’s up with the weather, and many scientists agree. It’s the result of the weather machine itself—our climate—changing, becoming hotter and more erratic. In this two-hour documentary, NOVA will cut through the confusion around climate change. Why do scientists overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing, and that human activity is causing it? How and when will it affect us through the weather we experience? And what will it take to bend the trajectory of planetary warming toward more benign outcomes? Join scientists around the world on a quest to better understand the workings of the weather and climate machine we call Earth, and discover how we can be resilient—even thrive—in the face of enormous change.
Registration is Required. To receive Movie Streaming link (which you can view at any time prior to the discussion), email [email protected]. We will discuss the movie over ZOOM on April 20th.
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Tuesday April 27th @ 6:30 PM
Zoom Film Screening and Discussion: Fire + Flood: Queer Resilience in the Era of Climate Change
FIRE & FLOOD: QUEER RESILIENCE IN THE ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGE tells the story of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the fires in Santa Rosa, California, two-near simultaneous climate-related disasters in the fall of 2017, through the voices of LGBTQ people who lived through them and were part of the community response. The film explores the vulnerability of LGBTQ communities to climate disasters and also lifts up queer and trans strategies for resilience, transition, and survival.
Registration is Required. To receive Movie Streaming link (which you can view at any time prior to the discussion), email [email protected]. We will discuss the movie over ZOOM on April 27th.
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Find our seed library located next to our vestibule doorway. Due to seed shortages, we have a limited selection this year and ask families/households to LIMIT their choices to THREE packets or less. We are always taking donations though, so if you have any seeds you saved from last year that you don't plan on using, please consider making a donation :) |
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The History of Theater on Cape Cod |
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Tuesday May 11th @ 6:30 PM via ZOOM
Join us for a FREE ZOOM talk with Sue Mellen, author of the book “A History of Theater on Cape Cod” as she discussed the topic of her book and does a Q and A.
Author and theater reviewer Sue Mellen lifts the curtain on the rich history of theater on Cape Cod, beginning—where it all began—in Provincetown. She paints a vivid picture of the early years of American drama on the culture-rich peninsula, bringing attendees into the world of Eugene O’Neill and the Provincetown Players, the Barnstormers and other early groups. Then, as she does in her book, A History of Theater on Cape Cod, she takes audiences on a tour of the Cape’s many-faceted theater history, giving theater-lovers an insider’s view of what has made Cape theater great.
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Talking Historical Fiction With
Asha Lemmie, Crystal Hana Kim,
Michaela Carter, and Andromeda Romano-Lax
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Tuesday May 18th at 6:30 PM via ZOOM
Join us as we talk to several authors of historical fiction about their writing process, book recommendations, and everything in between. This program will take place via ZOOM.
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Wednesday May 26th at 6 PM via ZOOM
Join us for an evening of poetry presented by Voices of Poetry.
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Celebrate National Poetry Month all April-long with The Poetree
April 3rd through April 30
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Visit Sturgis Library's friend, The Poetree, located near the stairs on the library's front lawn!
Every Saturday, The Poetree will post a special poem that can be read and enjoyed all week long! After one week, a new poem will be posted! This will continue for the entire month of April!
A simple craft will be available for kiddos to take home as well as a copy of the poem.
The poem will be posted all week but to-go crafts are only available on Saturdays from 10:00am until 3:00pm
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Kids Outdoor Yoga Session
Wednesday, April 21st at 10:00am
(Rain Date Friday, April 23rd at 10:00am)
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Join certified children’s yoga instructor Anina Sinclair for a fun, age appropriate outdoor yoga session!
Participants are asked to bring their own blanket/towel and to spread out at least six feet away from other participants. Masks must be worn at all times.
Geared towards ages ages 2+
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Outdoor Storytime
Every Friday at 1:00 PM
Join us outside, weather permitting, for stories, songs, and merriment every Friday at 1:00!
Each participant must wear a mask and we kindly ask you to remain 6 feet away from those outside of your group.
Registration is required!
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The Sprightly, Bright Book Club
Held virtually on the last Tuesday of every month
Are you between the ages of 7ish to 10ish years old? Do you like (or love!) to read? If you answered yes to these questions, then The Sprightly Bright Book Club is the place for you!
Let's choose, read, and discuss books together!
The discussion will take place virtually via Zoom the last Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm.
Registration is required!
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Artful Mornings at Sturgis Library
Every Wednesday May 5th through August 4th
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“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect.” -Alice Walker
Nature inspires and we create!
Join us outside every Wednesday, weather permitting, at 10:00 for a nature- based reading followed by a nature-inspired art session!
Geared towards ages 2+
Masks must be worn by all participants. Social distancing rules apply.
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Sturgis Library's Little Quest
Swing by anytime throughout the month of May!
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Visit Sturgis Library during the month of May and embark on a little magical quest!
Four tiny magical lands will be set up in the library's front lawn underneath the big tree! After discovering each magical land, check it off on your checklist! Once you've discovered all four lands, the library will grant you ownership of your own magical stones! Checklists and magical stones can be scooped up in the children’s room beginning in May!
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Young Artists Featured in Barnstable Village
Sturgis Library asks young artists of all ages to submit their artwork to be displayed in the Barnstable Village Association's display case located in the center of Barnstable Village!
Each artist will be featured for one week!
Artists can contact Christy at [email protected] to coordinate a week to display their artwork.
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Sturgis Library
3090 Main Street P.O. Box 606
Barnstable, MA 02630
www.sturgislibrary.org
508-362-6636
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