Thursday, October 15, 2009

Coming-of-age and so much more...

Labor Day by Joyce Maynard is a surprising book. The story is told through the eyes of 13 year old Henry so I was expecting a coming-of-age tale, which it is. I also found it to be suspenseful and at times it threatened to break my heart. In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the unfolding story and the view of quirky hearts that triumph.

-Marcella

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Fairy Tale for Adults

We had an indoor fire for the first time this season and that gets me thinking about books to read during the cold weather. I just finished The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. It's a perfect book for day by the fire, as Booklist says "this is a sprawling, old-fashioned novel, as well-cushioned as a Victorian country house, replete with family secrets, stories-within-stories, even a maze and a Dickensian rag-and-bone shop." It's available in large print, as a playaway, on cd as well as regular print. Come in and check it out!

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

LEARN TO KNIT

Didi McKimmey has been teaching a knitting class here for several years. Participants have lots of fun and come away with a lovely completed project. Here are the details for the upcoming class:


Beginning knitting lessons for ages 8 to 80+

6 week session

November 3 to December 8, 2009

4 to 5:30 pm

Didi McKimmey, Instructor

Pick a project:

American Girl doll scarf & hat or poncho

Adult scarf

Hats for baby, child or adult

Call, email or drop by Sturgis Library to register and obtain materials list

Sturgis Library

3090 Main St (Rte 6A)

Village of Barnstable

508-362-6636

marcellamcurry@comcast.net

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Digital Bookmobile


You can learn about the downloadable service available through CLAMS by visiting the Digital Bookmobile Wed, September 16 at the Patriot Square shopping center from 10 am to 4 pm. Sturgis Library now has a MP3 player for you to borrow and try out this service.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Promising new series

Recently, Cathy (circ staff) recommended Dog On It by Spencer Quinn for our summer reading list. Dog On It is the first in a series featuring Chet (a dog) and Bernie (a divorced, financially strapped PI). Library Journal says Quinn's "narrative is intriguing, fast-moving, and well written." Not surprising when you find out Quinn is a pen name used by Peter Abrahams, a novelist that lives here on Cape Cod and one who has earned praise for his thrillers.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Summer Reading - for Adults!

Lots of children have signed up for summer reading here at the library. What about the adults? What do you like to read in the summer? Here's what some of our staff and patrons had to say: Julie has been motivated by her teenagers and re-reads some of the classics like Great Expectations. Lucy likes to take advantage of the extra daylight and read BIG books like Prince of Tides and Bellefleur. Marilyn reads fun & zany like the authors Evanovich and Hiaasen. I like to read something light, I just finished Asaro's sci-fi romance Diamond Star and have been enjoying Downie's Roman mysteries. We'll put these and other suggestions on display in our Simpkins Room. Come by and check them out! and let us know what you recommend.
posted by Marcella

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

food, glorious food

I enjoy cooking, but usually do it in a rush, and improvise something on the fly rather than using a recipe. But I really like reading about fresh food preparation, and cooking things straight out of the garden. Here are some of my favorite food blogs and local food links:
What are your favorite food websites and blogs? Leave us a comment!

The Sturgis Library has a long relationship to good food. Anyone who's been to one of our events know that our staff, Trustees, volunteers, and patrons know how to cook up a great feast! The Sturgis Library Cookbook Club meets monthly on Monday nights to discuss recipes and sample food. For more information about joining the Cookbook Club, contact Elizabeth Payne at 508-362-6636 or email her at eap2001@comcast.net.

And don't forget to pick up a copy of the Library's new cookbook, Simply Sturgis. For more information about the cookbook, click here.

--posted by lucy