The Wareham Free Library is a public library serving a culturally rich community that is increasingly service-oriented and tourist-dependent. Although considered a small lilbrary by population census, it is part of a wide network of libraries that offers materials held locally and in other locations.

The Wareham Free Library seeks to be an integral part of the community by providing all residents with a wide variety of popular, educational and informational materials, resources, and services that facilitate their daily lives from childhood through their senior years. It seeks to promote cultural awareness and respect for the diversity of the entire community through materials and programs. In addition, the library aims to preserve and promote local history, genealogical materials, and town documents to assist the local public and visiting researchers.

The staff of the Wareham Free Library works to create an environment that welcomes and satisfies the needs of patrons of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, whether they are year-round or seasonal residents.