South Yarmouth Library

Mission Statement
Yarmouth Town Libraries will provide expert assistance in serving the needs of the community with up-to-date information resources broad enough to meet the needs of its residents. The public will have access to, and increased awareness of, current topics and titles in multiple formats.

Yarmouth Town Libraries will encourage a community of readers and learners of all ages by inspiring children to become life long learners and by facilitating continuous learning for adults.

Yarmouth Town Libraries will offer safe, accessible, spaces to give citizens opportunities to meet for conversation, formal and informal gatherings, and programs.

History:
The Ladies’ Library Association as it was first called, began in a shed on the Akin property on Pleasant Street. A South Yarmouth Library Association was formed in 1869. The present South Yarmouth Library building on Main Street was acquired in 1935.