Thursday, May 9, 2024

Big Read



 

Sometimes the truth creates the most fascinating tale. Patrons of the Sturgis Public Library can experience this firsthand by reading an award-winning true story about history, nature and science during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From May 9-23, Dan Flores’s Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America is available for free as an ebook and audiobook on the Libby app through the Sturgis Public Library. Library card holders can join thousands of others around the globe in reading the digital book without waitlists or holds, then discuss online. Told in thrilling narrative style and informed by genomic science, evolutionary biology and environmental history, Wild New World is sure to both educate and entertain booklovers.

Mission Statement

The Sturgis Public Library provides materials, information, programs, services, and access to technology contributing to the life-long learning and personal enrichment of community members.

Vision Statement

The Sturgis Public Library strives to be an anchor in the community that empowers and engages individuals.

Library Staff

  • Library Director: Christopher Hahn
  • Assistant Library Director: Donia Sichler
  • Youth & Adult Services; Programming: Sierra Frazier-Riggs
  • Circulation Librarian: Kathy Dykstra
  • Librarian & Archivist: Lee Stroschine
  • Library Assistants: Merman Cooper, Cindy Lord

Board of Trustees

  • President: Kristi Palmer
  • Vice President: Kelly Magdanz
  • Treasurer: Kristin Meunier
  • Meade County Rep: Lance Scherer
  • City Council Rep: Jim Thompson
  • Terry Hermann
  • Cathie Anderson
  • Board Secretary, Library Director: Christopher Hahn

Union Center "Branch" Library

Union Center "Branch" Library
16948 SD Highway 34
Union Center 57787
(605) 985-5591