Mission Statement
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