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.
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
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.
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:
