A library on the…read more cape Marstons Mills is a itty, bitty village in the city of Barnstable on Cape Cod. Definitely a cool, little place but not really a whole lot there. However they do have one very impressive and extremely friendly library. The original library in Marstons Mills was founded back in 1891 when a bookcase was put in a local post office and loaded up with books. You could only take out one book at a time simply because they didn't have a lot of books and they didn't one person to have them all. A demand for books was so great that it became obvious that a more permanent library was needed so the present building was constructed in 1894. Still didn't have a whole lots of books but over the years and decades the tiny edifice was expanded with more rooms until now the library has 21,000 volumes, audios, computers and all the modern amenities of a much larger library. However the building still holds on to it's historical roots with a cool fireplace and rambling and non symmetrical walls. From the outside you can see how the building just sort of flows from one section to another with a pragmatic sense of aesthetics. As with most small, local libraries the building also serves as a place for events, displays, poetry readings and information about town events. Local folks and visitors can come here to find out what's going on. And like many small, local libraries this library has an absolutely wonderful librarian. Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, the one I met was the quintessential small town librarian. She probably knew everything there was to know about the village and the Cape and was worth a visit to Marston Mills just to talk to. The library itself probably gets four stars but with the great librarian definitely gets five.

The best little library on Cape! It's not the Cavernous…read moreMashpee library, or the "you need a key from the security guard for the bathroom in Hyannis" library. It is just the best little library on Cape Cod!

I really like this library. Nice staff, great book selection. Beautiful building…read more The only problem I have is that it can be very loud with the staff talking with each other and patrons. They can get very loud at times. The computers are up front and at times it can be hard to focus on what your working on, such as writing papers or work because they talk a lot.

Centerville public library is located right in the heart of Centerville, and is a very convenient…read morelocation for me. I have visited to get books for my kids as well as a video. I was surprised to see so many people here. The staff is very professional and knows what they're doing. Checking out was no problem. However it would be nice if you could keep the books a little bit longer to read them. This is a great place to go if you just want to spend an hour, catch a good read, or check out the newspaper without having to spend money buying new books.

Wonderful staff, wonderful programming, wonderful facility... a cornerstone of Cotuit Village that…read moreis just... wonderful!

School houses and…read morelibraries Old school houses make great libraries and fortunately New England still has quite a few quant old school houses that were converted into libraries and still function in that capacity. The Cotuit Library was started around 1874 and found a permanent home in 1894 when they moved into a little school house that was built around 1830. Or course the original school house was tiny and over the years additions were built. The library today is a lovely and quant place with old furniture and pictures in the older rooms and more of a modern look in the newest addition. Practical, useful and aesthetically interesting at the same time. The library definitely has a small town ambiance to it and lots of events, programs and meetings are held here. A wonderful library that has the conveniences of the modern world with the history of the past.

I come here mostly for their baby coalition classes. We love it. Wish the play area was a little…read morebigger as we tend to travel to Falmouth Main library to hang out with other parents and their kids, but lots of kids books and friendly staff! I read myself and enjoy coming here as the library itself is massive and seems brand new. Lots of selections and staff have always been helpful, knowledgeable and nice.

More than a…read morelibrary The Mashpee Library is a new library that replaces the tiny library that served the town before for many decades. Opened in early 2010, this library is huge, modern and very impressive. Lots of space to find a place to read and lots of computers available for public use. A fantastic kids area and beautiful staircases and comfy chairs to sit on. The library also serves as a community center and has a whole bunch of rooms for different programs and events. Reading, arts & crafts, movies and a whole bunch of other things are always going on. A wonderful new library that has just about everything that a town could ask for.

Beautiful building with lots of local art. On a visit from Georgia, I stopped in and was impressed…read moreby the book collection, the local history and some gifts for the granddaughter.

The oldest of the…read moreold The first Sturgis Library was founded in 1863, that's pretty old but there are older libraries. However the building that the library is in was built by the Reverend John Lothropp in 1644 and that makes this building the oldest in the country to contain a library. And since the good Reverend held pray meetings in the front of the house that makes this building the oldest in the country to have held regular pray services. Of course the structure has been modified over the years but still looks and feels really old. Even smells really old, in a good way. And a really old building should have really old stuff inside and this place is filled with old stuff. Even some of the old floor boards creak in a really cool and old sounding way. This library is more of a museum than a book container, cool pictures of dead people on the walls, meticulously crafted ship models, really old books. antique furniture and other old stuff grace the interior of the library. The Sturgis Library is a really cool and functional library in a really cool Cape Cod town, the type of place you can easily drive right by without even noticing it. And that would be a real shame.

This place was a great find. We were looking for the Barnstable House because they say it's…read morehaunted. But then we found this interesting place. The lady that gave us the tour, Betsy, was awesome! She was fun, enthusiastic and knew all kinds of things about so many of the items in the house. A very beautiful place and so many cool and beautiful things to look at. So glad Betsy welcomed us once we crossed the street. It was such a good experience! Definitely check out this little place if you are in the Cape and the library across the street is the oldest in the U.S. which Betsy also shared with us and encouraged us to check out. Thanks!!!

From the owner: Open mid-June thru mid-Oct and FREE! Our mission is to create and foster interest and learning in…read morethe cultural heritage and maritime history of the Town of Barnstable. Come see portraits, tools, ship models, kitchen utensils, toys.... even a wooden bicycle! Email any questions.

I years ago and just signed back up for more classes. Excellent staff made it easy to sign up and…read morestart my new career.

I did 3 years of RN generals (LPN-RN) classes at CCCC with all my dreams for the future which I…read morewere big dreams for me. Two years in a row at GPA 3.2 I could never get accepted being a local. CCCC will take applicants from other states before letting the locals get accepted. All i had left was 9 months to graduate. now all my classes expired and my dreams failed at CCCC. theres literally extremely limited seats for LPNs to RNs. Everyone has their hopes up but nearly nobody but 8 people get in every year from hundreds of applicants. Dont put all your eggs in one basket like I did.

Staff very accommodating and friendly when asked. A great selection of books to chose from. Noise…read morecan be a factor for distraction. It is better in the early afternoon. Can be a pricey for some books or toys.

Loved this multi-level Barnes & Noble with a cozy Starbucks café inside. They had a great…read moreselection, and I found exactly what I came for plus a few extras. A bit on the pricey side as I spent $45 on two books...but that's to be expected these days. The cashier was friendly and made checkout quick and easy. Definitely one of the better locations.