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| | Autumn Celebration & Tiny Watercolor Session | | |
Saturday, November 7th from 10:00am-11:00am
Let's celebrate November! The Library's fireplace will be on and autumn spice tea will be available for participants as we welcome November by creating tiny 2'' by 2'' autumn themed watercolor illustrations.
All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
| | Edward Hopper on Cape Cod an Illustrated Talk with Bob Seay | | |
Tuesday, November 10th from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Join Bob Seay for an illustrated presentation exploring the life and work of Edward Hopper, one of America’s most celebrated artists.
Featuring stunning visuals and fascinating insights, the talk explores Hopper’s time on Cape Cod and the places that inspired his work.
Bob Seay is a retired broadcast journalist and longtime Eastham resident whose decades of research bring a local perspective to Hopper’s story.
| | Fraud & Scam Information Workshop | | |
Monday, November 16th, 2026 from 10:30am-11:30am
Scams may come through phone calls, social media, emails, or text messages. Bad actors are always trying new methods to trick you. Knowing the signs to look for will go a long way in helping you avoid becoming a victim.
This workshop will feature Steven Barrette, Senior Financial Crimes Investigator at Cape Cod 5. Steve will be discussing financial scams currently affecting our community, why online banking is secure, and how to best protect yourself from fraud.
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The Librarians: a film by Kim Snyder | | |
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 from 5:00-6:30
Librarians across the U.S. examine how restrictions on library content are shaping communities in this Emmy Award-winning documentary.
When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
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Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 10:30am
Adults are invited to join Children’s Librarian Christy Munier for a monthly gathering honoring the brilliance of picture books and picture book art.
Together, participants will thoughtfully analyze and discuss a select picture book.
This gathering will focus on Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard.
Copies of the book will be made available to participants at the gathering.
To register, email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org
| | Barnstable Council on Aging: Memory Loss 101 | | |
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 at 10:00am
As we age, subtle changes in memory occur naturally as part of the aging process. However, sometimes these changes occur sooner than anticipated or faster than expected.
This program will provide an overview of normal aging, age-related forgetfulness and serious memory problems.
No registration is required.
Questions? Contact
Stacey Cullen508-862-4750 ext 4765
stacey.cullen@barnstable.gov
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 at 5:30pm
Join The Letter Writing Club and pledge to write one letter each month for the entire year.
Club members are encouraged to gather at Sturgis Library once a month where stationery, art supplies, a letter prompt, and a sense of connection will be provided.
If gathering in person is not possible, letter prompts can be emailed to club members.
To join the club, email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org
To attend the in-person gathering, click the button below.
| | Kids' & Young Adult Programming | | |
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 12:30pm
It's a half day for Barnstable Public School kiddos!
Make your own happy cloud ornament out of air dry clay, string, and colorful beads!
Space is limited. Registration is required.
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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, and talk with friends, at Sturgis Library's weekly Storytime!
Geared to ages 1-3 but all are welcome to attend.
Registration is not required.
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Saturday, November 7th , 2026 at 1:00pm
Swing by Sturgis Library to create a Lego Masterpiece!
Lego creations will be put on display for one week in the children’s room.
No registration required.
| | Bookish Society of Young Adult Readers | | |
Monday, November 23rd 2026 at 4:30pm
Readers ages 13ish-17ish are invited to join The Bookish Society’s monthly book club!
This gathering will focus on Wildwood by Colin Meloy.
Registration is required. For more information and to register, please email Christy at youth.adult@sturgislibrary.org
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In the Simpkins Room
Sarah Loftus
Sarah Loftus is a nature illustrator originally from Cape Cod. She studied drawing, design and woodblock printing. Sarah started her plant drawings while studying herbal medicine in San Francisco. These plant and art studies have continued to shape her life and work. Now back in New England, she is working as an illustrator and gardener. Sarah continues to create art celebrating our local native flora and fauna.
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Lobby Display Case
Liz Merna
Liz lives happily in Hyannis with her two children and husband. After growing up on Cape Cod, she has served as a youth services librarian since 2017 first at Whelden Memorial Library and starting in 2025, at Hyannis Public Library to present. Beginning this year she is also working with Special Education children on the Barnstable Public School busses. Her macramé passion began when hosting a beginner program at Whelden. She learned how to make a simple plant hanger to teach the class and from then on she was knotted into a new love. An Etsy store and workshops around the state followed. Her dream is to spark joy in others with literary and macramé love, all "tales entwined."
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Artifacts found in and around Sturgis Library will be on display in the atrium "under the whales" during the month of November. Over the past 20 years, archaeologists and metal detectorists have explored the property and the historic portion of the building to unearth evidence of the people who lived or worked on the property. Items that were discovered include coins, spoons, pottery sherds, buttons, clothing ornamentation, 17th century glass, and much more. The items are now part of our archival collections.
To learn more about the history of the building that is now Sturgis Library, check our Historic Structure Report. It is an in-depth history of the evolution of the building from 1644 to the 21st century, and includes photographs of the hidden areas of the Library that are not open to the public. The report circulates for two weeks.
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We have recently added six new games to our circulating games collection! Get ready for some fun family games nights as we head into November. New games include:
- Lacuna
- Skull
- Star Realms
- A Fake Artist Goes to New York
- Boop
- Splendour
These games were recently highly rated in a New York Times Wirecutter article.
For a complete list of games available at Sturgis Library, CLICK HERE.
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This very small book, originally published in 1951, follows a five-year-old girl through each season of a single year on her grandparents’ farm in the mountains of Austria.
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Mazywood
By Jane Schoenbrun
The grandson of a famous Black actress returns to his grandmother’s cabin retreat in the California mountains only to encounter the legacy of her rage born in Old Hollywood.
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Nightjar
By Emily Ruskovich
A "stunning collection” (Harper’s Bazaar) of stories that explore how unexpected intuitions forever alter the lives of ordinary people.
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Crossing the Wine Dark Sea
by Emily Wilson
In this sharp and often entertaining tour through antiquity, Emily Wilson--whose renditions of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad have captured a generation's imagination--explores the complicated terrain of reading and writing about the ancient past.
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Trash! A Garbageman's Story
by Simon Pare-Poupart
In this candid and darkly humorous memoir, a Montreal garbageman shares his experiences working in waste management for more than twenty years. Blending personal stories with sharp social commentary, he offers an eye-opening look at the demanding, dangerous, and often overlooked work of keeping cities clean.
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In Deep Water: a True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage
by Michael J. Tougais
The terrifying true story of a fight for survival for 28 hours in shark-infested waters. October, 8, 2022. Three friends are fishing for red snapper when their boat, tied to an oil rig, begins taking on water and sinks 15 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly, the three men find themselves in a struggle for their lives.
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Wake Up Poppyville!
by Vikki Chu
Two travelers arrive at Poppville at night, and when the clock strikes midnight, the town comes alive, sending them out to discover all its fantastical wonders.
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Olivia Gray Will Not Fade Away
by Ciera Burch
A middle schooler navigates the challenges of feeling invisible—literally and figuratively—as she comes to terms with her asexual identity in this “thoughtful and accessible” speculative novel.
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Native Americans in History
by Jimmy Beason
This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community.
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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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