Sturgis Library

About Our Organization

The Sturgis Library is an historic public library and research archive in Barnstable Village that supports lifelong learning and promotes the history and culture of Cape Cod. Our special collections include extensive material on Cape Cod history, genealogy, and the maritime trades. We offer programs and events year-round for people of all ages. We host exhibits of work by artists, photographers, craftspeople, and collectors. We are interested in talking to local authors, artists, historians, and others who would like to share their work with others.

Our Mission

The Sturgis Library, a historic public library in the village of Barnstable, is dedicated to preserving and promoting Cape Cod history while providing services to meet the needs of a contemporary community. The Library:

• Supports the lifelong pursuit of personal, vocational, cultural and intellectual self-improvement

• Fosters literacy and creativity in residents of all ages

• Promotes the free exchange of ideas and serves as a community meeting place

• Offers a gateway to technological resources and informational databases

• Serves as a regional archive and research center for the study of Barnstable County history, genealogy, and maritime culture

Our History

Please visit our website at:
http://www.sturgislibrary.org/general/history

Our Services and Programs

Please visit our website at:
http://www.sturgislibrary.org/services

Fees Charged

None

Hours/Schedule

Hours open:

Mon-Wed-Thurs-Fri 10 am to 5 pm
Tues 1 pm to 8 pm
Sat 10 am to 4 pm

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