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Welcome
Welcome to the Lisbon Public Library serving the communities of Lisbon, Lyman and Landaff New Hampshire. Lisbon is a community of 1587 people situated alongside the Ammonoosuc River in the White Mountains. The Library resides on School Street, in a brick building that was constructed in 1926 by a joint gift from Harry Chandler, former Landaff boy who became editor of the Los Angeles Times, and of Herbert Moulton. The library collection and needs of the community have changed somewhat since 1926 and building expansion plans including a handicapped accessible entrance have been drawn up. Fund raising efforts are under way and grants are being sought in order to pay for the much needed addition.
The Lisbon Public Library houses 9,881 volumes available for circulation. New materials, fiction and non fiction for children and adults, are being added to the collection all of the time. We take part in the state wide NH interlibrary loan system and are happy to borrow for library patrons needed materials that are not owned in Lisbon. To view materials owned by other libraries in New Hampshire visit the New Hampshire Union Public Access Catalog.
Download Audio and EBooks |
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Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.You must have a valid Lisbon Public Library card. Prefix your library card number with “4378”. |
| Library Board of Trustees Meeting | 6:00 Thursday July 10,2025 |
Open the public. | |
| Help with Downloading Books | |
| Meeting Minutes | |
Minutes from meetings of the Library Board of Trustees can be seen at the library upon request. | |
| Seed Library | |
If you have unused seeds, bring them to the library. You can add them to our new seed library! Take any seeds that you would like and donate any seeds that you don't need. Herbs, flowers, vegetables...we'll take them all! | |
| Puzzles | |
The library now has jigsaw puzzles available for circulation. The loan period is 2 weeks, but you can always renew if you need more time. | |
| Covid Tests | |
The library has free home Covid tests for residents. | |
| Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | |
Enroll your child for free monthly books! Visit Imagination Library | |
| The Big Read | May 15-29 |
Join us in the Big Library Read, the world's largest digital book club. From May 15-29, library card holders in Lisbon can enjoy "Uncommon Measure: A Journey Through Music, Performance, and the Science of Time" by Natalie Hodges as an ebook and audiobook for free through the Libby app. During this two-week program, readers around the globe can access the title without waitlists or holds and join the conversation online. Readers can access "Uncommon Measure" on all major computers and devices through Libby. The title will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, with no late fees. | |
| Organic Farm & Food Map & More | Summer 2025 |
| Mt Washington Pass | Summer 2025 |
Library patrons may use our library pass to access free tours of Mount Washington Observatory's world-famous weather station twice daily when Mount Washington State Park is open (Mid-May to Mid-October). In the month of June, these memberships also include special deals for patrons to ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway Company (Buy 1 Adult Ticket, Get 1 Adult Ticket FREE) and Mt. Washington Auto Road (One Passenger Rides FREE when you drive yourself). | |
| Summer Reading Program | June 25-July 16 |
Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 for our Summer Reading Program. In addition to the activities listed, we will enjoy snacks and prizes for books read! June 25: Fire Truck July 2: Bryson Lang, Juggler July 9: Journey with Gertie July 16: Trumpet Player | |
Expansion Plans
In 2002 the Lisbon Public Library received a grant to hire an architect to assess needs in the building and design plans to meet those needs. The primary improvements needed are features that will make the building in agreement with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act which was signed into law in 1990.
The architect firm, The Preservation Partnership, drew plans for the addition that
address those ADA needs. The addition to the library will include a new entrance that will
include a lift to both the main floor of the library as well as the lower level. The
addition also includes ADA compliant restrooms and shelving space for the library�s ever
expanding collection. The lower level will consist of a community meeting room and an
expanded historical society display area. The plans also include outdoor additions; a deck
overlooking the Ammonoosuc River and a story bowl for programs and events.
Click here for a list of donors to the expansion project
Click here to view images of the planned expansion
45 School St.
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603)838-6615
Karla@lisbonpubliclibrary.org
Operating Hours:
Monday 11:00-5:00
Wednesday 11:00-5:00
Thursday 2:00-6:00
Friday 11:00-5:00
Karla Houston, Librarian
