Hyannis Public Library

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.