Hyannis Public Library

About

The Hyannis Public Library provides materials and services to help residents of the Town of Barnstable, village of Hyannis, and surrounding communities receive information for their personal, educational, and professional needs.

Story

Located in the Main Street Waterfront Historic District, The Hyannis Public
Library is comprised of three architecturally distinct buildings linked together:
The Ora A. Hinckley building, originally a sea captain’s home circa 1750; The Eagleston brick addition, built in 1939; and the contemporary Twombley Wing,
built in 1974.
• Active Friends of the Library.
• “401, Main,” the library’s fundraising book shop run by dedicated volunteers.
• Programs for children and adults held throughout the year.
• Extensive reference department, including special collections devoted to
President John F. Kennedy and local history.
• The Verizon Family Literacy Resource Center provides English Language
Learning materials for self-paced study.
• Exam proctoring available by appointment.
• Dorothy P. Donalson Collection of African American and Women’s Studies.
• Luso-American Literature collection.
• The National Endowment for the Arts “Picturing America” print collection.
• 14 public access computer stations with Internet access for children and adults.
• 24/7 Wireless Internet access available.
• Free online access to digital library services, including Mango Language
Learning, WorldBook Online, and Learning Express Test Preparation for
cardholders.