Sturgis Library in Barnstable, MA – Genealogy & Maritime History

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Monday 10 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday 10 am – 3:30 pm
Friday 10 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday 10 am – 3:30 pm
Closed Sundays & holidays

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Barnstable Village Info

 
  • Barnstable Village is one of seven villages in the Town of Barnstable.
  • See beautiful photographs of Barnstable Village and Cummaquid.
  • Get your Sandy Neck Beach information here.
  • Read about the Sandy Neck Light in this Virtual Guide to Sandy Neck Lighthouse.
  • Visit Millway Beach and other Cape Cod beaches and ponds.
  • Find out more about the Barnstable Village Association and the Friends of Barnstable Harbor.
  • Discover the treasures at the Barnstable Historical Society, located next door to the Sturgis Library at the historic Daniel Davis House.
  • The Barnstable Comedy Club is one of the oldest community theaters on Cape Cod.
  • The Old King’s Courthouse is the home of Tales of Cape Cod, which offers great summer evening lectures in its historic building.
  • Cape Cod Art Center exhibits and sells the work of their 600 members, including prominent Cape Cod and New England artists.
  • See potters at work and purchase wonderful pieces of art at Barnstable Pottery.
  • See Chinese contemporary art at the Tao Water Art Gallery.
  • The Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises depart from Barnstable Harbor.
  • Howard Boats specializes in the care and construction of wooden and fiberglass boats, and is located right on Barnstable Harbor next to the Barnstable Yacht Club..
  • Visit Summer House Natural Homemade Soaps are our favorite soaps around.
  • Visit Cape Cod Organic Farm for fresh local produce.
  • Take a tour of Cape Cod Beer’s facility and pick up a growler or two.
  • Places to stay include Ashley Manor, Crocker Tavern House, Lamb and Lion, and Beechwood Inn.
  • The Dolphin Restaurant has been a staple of village life for three generations and has been recognized as one of the best seafood restaurants on Cape Cod.
  • Barnstable Tuscan Cuisine has it all, great food, a beautiful location and superb service.
  • Get a great cup of coffee and more at Nirvana Coffee Company.
  • There’s fresh and delicious seafood at Osterville Fish Too.
  • The Mattakeese Wharf Restaurant overlooks Barnstable Harbor.
  • Learn more about Barnstable-West Barnstable Elementary School.
  • Visit historic St. Mary’s Church.
  • The Unitarian Church of Barnstable‘s history traces back to Rev. John Lothrop.
  • Barnstable County government, Barnstable District Court, Barnstable Law Library, and the Cape Cod Commission all make their home in Barnstable Village.
  • The Cape Light Compact provides regional energy services to Cape Cod and the Islands.

 

 
 
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CONTACT US:
Phone:  508-362-6636
FAX:  508-362-5467
email:  sturgislibrary@comcast.net
 

Sturgis Library is now open for in-person visits.  Come in and browse, check out library materials, sign up to use a computer, make copies, and more.  You can also shop our ongoing Book Sale which is located in the Lowell Room.

Read our March newsletter for more information.

 

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