The mission of the Hyannis Public Library is to:
-be a place for the free expression of any idea.
-protect and preserve spoken and printed word regardless of their medium
-be a comprehensive source of knowledge regardless of the manner, method, or means by which it is conveyed.
-preserve and perpetuate literacy
-preserve and protect all forms of human expression and communication.
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.
The Hyannis Public Library serves as a learning and educational resource for all area residents. Community members served in the Hyannis Library include the children, young adults, seniors, families, library users, library non-users, students, independent learners, ethnic groups, and the institutionalized and home-bound.
Library needs of the community addressed include recreational, leisure, informational, educational, and social.
