Sturgis Library, a historic public library in the village of Barnstable, is dedicated to providing services and resources to meet the needs of a contemporary community while preserving and promoting Cape Cod history. The library: --Supports the lifelong pursuit of personal, vocational, cultural, and intellectual enrichment. -- Fosters literacy, curiosity, and creativity in library users of all ages. -- Promotes the free exchange of ideas and serves as a community meeting place. --Offers a gateway to emerging technologies and informational databases which enhance traditional resources. --Serves as a regional archive and research center for the study of Barnstable County, history, genealogy, and maritime culture.