The Library

Books are flying off the shelves, can you catch one?

 

Collection

Books—including large print, children and young adult, and a Cape Cod Collection

Magazines & Newspapers

Music CDs

Spoken word recordings

Oral History tapes

Downloadable audio books and language courses

Information  Resources & Services

College catalogs & financial aid information

Local History and genealogy books and online databases

Reader Advisory services

Investment information

Consumer information

Library website with links to local & reference information & full text magazine and other information databases

Member of CLAMS network with access to more than 1.3 million library items

Town information

And More:

Seasonal Rental Books

Book Discussion Groups

Fax service

Photocopy machine

Small meeting room (by appt.)

Computers for public use

Wired & wireless Internet

 

 

 

For Youth

The Merrill Room, dedicated to youth services, contains books, magazines, music, and computers for children and young adults. There is a play area well stocked with toys that also has comfortable seating for adult caretakers, and extensive Parenting and Educational Resource collections. A story time for preschoolers is presented each week, and additional programs for youth are provided throughout the year.

Unique Features

The library has an extensive genealogy and local history collection and subscribes to a number of online genealogy resources.  The archives of the Eastham Historical Society, which include many primary source materials, are stored in the Vivian Andrist Room (access by appointment).

Reference Services

Reference and information service, in person, by phone, or via email, is available. The library is a member of CLAMS (Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing) www.clamsnet.org) which enables patrons to request materials not in the library. Requests may be made in person, by phone, or online (pin  # required).

Library Cards

Library cards are available without charge to all Massachusetts residents. An annual non-refundable donation of $5 is required of out-of-state residents who do not own property in Eastham.