Sturgis Library, Barnstable

Name: Sturgis Library
Address: 3090 Main St, Barnstable, 02630, United States
Telephone: +1 508-362-6636

#5 among attractions in Barnstable

Top attraction, Historical place, Library

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Facts and practical information

The Sturgis Library in Barnstable, Massachusetts is the oldest building that houses a public library in America. ()

Coordinates: 41°42'12"N, 70°18'26"W

Address

3090 Main StMid Cape (Cobbs Village)Barnstable 02630 United States

Contact

+1 508-362-6636

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Sturgis Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barnstable Market, United States Customshouse, Old Jail, Barnstable Harbor.

~1220 ftSE
Greek Revival architecture
Barnstable Market, Barnstable
6 min walk • The Barnstable County Courthouse is an historic courthouse at 3195 Main Street in Barnstable, Massachusetts. The two-story Greek Revival building was built in 1831 to a design by architect Alexander Parris.
0.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Military museum
United States Customshouse, Barnstable
13 min walk • The U.S. Customshouse is a historic customs house and United States Coast Guard museum on Cobbs Hill in Barnstable, Massachusetts.
0.5 miSE
Historical place, Museum, Architecture
Old Jail, Barnstable
13 min walk • Barnstable's Old Gaol is a historic colonial jail in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Built c.1690, it is the oldest wooden jail in the United States of America. The jail was built by order of the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Colony courts. It served as the Barnstable County jail until c.1820, when a new stone jail was built.
0.5 miNE
Harbor
Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable
12 min walk • Barnstable Harbor is a natural harbor located in Barnstable, Massachusetts that is sheltered by Sandy Neck to the north and the city of Barnstable to the south. The inner harbor is mostly dredged, while the outer harbor is natural.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cobbs Hill, Barnstable
18 min walk • Cobbs Hill is a mountain in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is located.2 miles east-southeast of Barnstable in the Town of Barnstable. Shootflying Hill is located west-southwest of Cobbs Hill.
0.7 miE
41°42'3"N • 70°17'40"W
Photography Center of Cape Cod, Barnstable
18 min walk • Museum
0.6 miSE
Georgian architecture
Nathaniel Baker House, Barnstable
15 min walk • The Nathaniel Baker House is a historic house in Barnstable, Massachusetts. The house was probably built about 1721, and is a well-preserved example of an early Georgian hip-roofed house.
~1880 ftE
Neighbourhood
Mill Way Historic District, Barnstable
10 min walk • The Mill Way Historic District encompasses a residential area significant in the development of the maritime industry in Barnstable Village, Massachusetts.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Hyannis Road Historic District, Barnstable
26 min walk • The Hyannis Road Historic District is a residential historic district at the northern end of Hyannis Road in Barnstable, Massachusetts.
~1640 ftSE
Prison
Barnstable County Jail and House of Correction, Barnstable
8 min walk • The Barnstable County Jail and House of Correction is the former county jail for Barnstable County. It was opened in the 1930s as a replacement for the second Barnstable Jail, which was constructed in 1821, itself a replacement for the Old Jail, the oldest wooden jail in America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sturgis Library open?

Sturgis Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 1 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Sturgis Library?

Nearby attractions include Barnstable Market, Barnstable (6 min walk), Barnstable County Jail and House of Correction, Barnstable (8 min walk), Mill Way Historic District, Barnstable (10 min walk), Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable (12 min walk).