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No Dream Deferred: An Evening of Culturally Diverse Poetry, Monologue, Soliloquy, and Song | |
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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
An ensemble cast of Sturgis Library patrons will perform pieces that honor the beauty and pain of the human condition.
Come together in community with others for this performance that will warm your heart, fill your spirit, provoke thought, and leave you wanting more!
Director Sara-Ann P. Semedo has a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College and is a member of Actors’ Equity and SAG-AFTRA. She has performed at the Lambs Theatre in New York City, Wheelock Family Theatre, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, North Shore Music Theatre, Boston Playwrights Theatre, and Wellesley Repertory Theatre, Cape Cod Theatre Company and has completed several national tours. Learn more about her here.
To register, visit sturgislibrary.org/events or click here.
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Gold Leaf Stone Painting Workshop | |
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Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 from 5:00pm-6:00pm
Design and make a gold leaf stone! Perfect as a gift for a loved one or a keepsake for yourself!
All materials are provided but participants can bring their own stones if they'd like.
This is a multigenerational program for adults and young artists ages 10 and up.
Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, visit sturgislibrary.org/events or click here.
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Meets one Thursday a month at 11:00am
Next meeting: Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 11:00am
Meet monthly with friends to sip hot coffee, eat donuts, and discuss great short fiction!
The group is currently reading stories from
The Best Short Stories 2024: The O. Henry Prize Winners. This collection contains twenty prizewinning stories chosen from thousands published in magazines over the previous year.
Copies of the selected stories are now available at the circulation desk.
To register email Gabrielle at reference@sturgislibrary.org
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Meets one Tuesday a month
from November–March at 5:30pm
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 5:30pm
Beat the winter blues with good literature and great company!
This winter, meet monthly by the fire at Sturgis Library to enjoy light snacks and discuss literary fiction novels.
Get your copy of the current book, Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan at the circulation desk today!
To register, email Gabrielle at reference@sturgislibrary.org
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Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 12:30pm
Adults are invited to join Children's Librarian Christy Munier for a monthly gathering honoring the brilliance of picture books and picture book art.
Each month, a different children's book author and/or artist will be discussed.
This gathering will feature Sophie Blackall.
To register, email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org
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Barnstable Council on Aging: Communication Tools | |
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 10:00am
This program aims to offer insights into typical aging, age-related memory lapses, and severe memory issues. As individuals grow older, gradual alterations in memory are a natural part of the aging journey. Nevertheless, there are instances when these alterations manifest earlier than predicted or progress more rapidly than usual.
Questions? Contact Stacey Cullen at stacey.cullen@town.barnstable.ma.us
or call 508-862-4765
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Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 12:00pm-1:00pm
Budding artists ages 8 and up are invited to create their own cozy, paper village!
All materials provided by the library.
Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, click here or visit sturgislibrary.org/events
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Wednesdays at 10:30am
Kiddos and their grownups are invited to join Children's Librarian Christy to share a story, illustrate a picture, talk with friends, and learn about nature at Sturgis Library's weekly Storytime!
Geared to ages 1-3 but all are welcome to attend.
Registration is not required.
Questions? Email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org
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Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 from 1:00pm-2:00pm
Saturday, December 28th, 2024, from 1:00pm-2:00pm
Swing by Sturgis Library to create a Lego masterpiece!
Lego creations will be put on display for one week in the children’s room for all to admire.
No registration required.
Questions? Email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org
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The Bookish Society of Young Readers | |
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December 2024 (Date TBA)
Young readers ages 10ish-13ish are invited to join The Bookish Society’s monthly book club!
Snacks and book journals are provided.
For more information and to register, please email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org
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Kanopy Streaming Service Available December 1st | |
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Beginning December 1st, 2024 Sturgis Library patrons will have access to Kanopy for free!
Kanopy is a wonderful streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, shows, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich, and entertain.
Patrons will also have access to Kanopy Kids which offers a well-curated, educational collection of movies and shows for children.
All you need is a Sturgis Library card number and your password/pin.
Click here to get started (on December 1st), or visit
www.kanopy.com/en/sturgislibraryba
Need some help? Click here for Kanopy resources.
Need even more help? Give us a call at 508-362-6636
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Ghost Hunting Kit Available for Checkout | |
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Conducting a paranormal investigation can be a fun, rewarding, and enriching experience for believers young and old!
Sturgis Library's Ghost Hunting Kit features a great mix of high-quality investigative research items for EMF, temperature, and ghost box communication.
This kit includes the following items:
SBox 1 Ghost Scanner
A spirit box radio frequency sweep scanner and recorder for paranormal research.
Rook EMF Meter
Detects small changes in electromagnetic energy and alerts with lights and sound.
EVP Wrist Recorder
This 'handy' audio recorder puts high quality audio and EVP recording right on your wrist. Just hit record and go investigating.
To request the Ghost Hunting Kit, please call us at 508-362-6636 to get on the reserve list. Recommended for ages 12 and up. The kit circulates for two weeks and must be returned to Sturgis Library. Happy ghost hunting!
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Our Digital Newspaper Archive is Back! | |
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The digital archive of The Barnstable Patriot and The Register newspapers is now back online and available for searching, printing, and sharing of articles from 1830 through 2017.
To go directly to our papers, use the following quick links:
Barnstable Patriot titles -- brn.stpArchive.com
Register titles -- tyr.stpArchive.com
In order to view articles, you will need to set up a free account go to:
https://brn.stparchive.com/subscriptions.php?signup=Y
and complete the hobby/premium level access form. You must fill in the coupon code field with the word STURGIS (all caps) to get free full access to the newspapers.
In addition to our newspapers, you can search papers from across the country by browsing by state or title. https://stparchive.com/publication_list_landing.php
Many thanks to Paul Jeffko and the staff at Small Town Papers for getting us back up and running! We are very grateful.
Please contact Lucy at 508-362-6636 with questions or email her at director@sturgislibrary.org.
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New Sturgis Library Tote Bags | |
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Purchase one of our generously sized canvas totes, perfect for carrying books, beach supplies, or lugging groceries home from the store.
The tote measures 20" wide by 14" high, with double straps. Straps are grommeted to bag for extra support. The bottom is gusseted for more carrying room. The bags have the Sturgis Library logo on the front. Colors are dark navy and cream.
Get your tote bag at the Library or order online:
www.sturgislibrary.org/shop-online/store/Sturgis-Library-Tote-Bag-p689252193
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Shop for Special Sturgis Library Gifts in our Online Shop | |
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There are lots of great gifts for your library-loving friends and family in our Online Shop. Books, hats, mugs, magnets, tote bags, and prints are all available for purchase. Place your orders soon so they will arrive in time for the holidays.
To shop in the online shop, CLICK HERE.
PS: The Shop items are also available for purchase in person at the Library.
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Recommended Titles: Beyond the Bestsellers | |
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Brightly Shining
by Ingvild H. Rishøi
A heartbreaking, funny and philosophical tale about the reality of addiction, the power of dreams and the kindness of strangers set during the holiday season.
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Gabriel's Moon
by William Boyd
From the vibrant streets of sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw, an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession.
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Trouble Island
by Sharon Short
Set on a remote island during the prohibition era, Trouble Island is a gripping locked room mystery, and a transporting, evocative portrait of a woman in crisis.
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Adult Nonfiction
Beautiful, inspirational books
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Sturgis Library is a private, independent public library, one of seven village libraries in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts. We receive only 46% of our funding through the Town; we must raise the rest of our funds through private donations, grants, bequests, and other gifts.
By clicking on the PLEASE DONATE button below, you can make a one-time or recurring donation to our Annual Fund. The Annual Fund supports operations — including purchases of library materials, funding for programs and events, building maintenance, salaries, supplies, utilities, and more. You may also donate by writing a check, payable to the Sturgis Library, and sending it to: Sturgis Library, Attention Lucy Loomis, Library Director, PO Box 606, Barnstable, MA 02630.
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Sturgis Library
3090 Main Street P.O. Box 606
Barnstable, MA 02630
www.sturgislibrary.org
director@sturgislibrary.org
508-362-6636
Our hours are:
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-4
Sundays and holidays CLOSED
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