LEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library Building Plans

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The schoolhouse portion of the library will be reconfigured as the children's area, with updated lighting, movable bookcases to allow for flexibility and a craft area that can also be used by adults.
Built in 1897, the schoolhouse served as one of the Lee schools until 1954 when Lee joined with Durham and Madbury to form the Oyster River School District.  The building was placed on the NH Historic Register in 2020. Once the renovations are complete, the building will return to its original purpose: educating and entertaining the children of Lee.

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​The circulation desk and offices will be moved to the left of the building closer to the entrance, which will allow for better sight lines. The entrance into the adult stacks and meeting space will be widened for better access. One of the goals of the renovation is to increase accessibility for all the citizens of Lee.


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This shows the floor plan of the renovated main floor and the basement. Once enough money has been raised, a limited use lift will
be installed which will make the basement accessible. Some of
the adult stacks will be moved to the basement to allow for more gathering space on
​the main floor. 


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Our mission is to generate funds for capital improvements to the Lee Public Library.
Our vision is for a stronger, more connected community that will enhance the quality of life for residents of Lee, NH.
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  • Catalog
  • Services
    • Catalog
    • Adult Programs >
      • Adult Summer Reading Program 2025
      • Backyard Farming Initiative 2025 >
        • 2024 LEE ​BACKYARD FARMING INITIATIVE
        • 2023 Lee Backyard Farming Initiative
        • 2022 LEE ​BACKYARD FARMING INITIATIVE
    • Library Calendar of Events
    • Request Materials Form
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • Book Donation Celebration
  • Youth Services
    • Children's Programs
    • Teens/Young Adults
    • Story Walk
    • Summer Reading Program 2025
  • Contact Us
  • Research & Collections
    • New Hampshire Collection
    • Newmarket Advisor 1891-1932
    • Lee Town Reports
    • NH Downloadable eBooks and audio
    • NoveList Books & Authors
    • Ebscohost - Magazines and Journals
    • NHAIS - NH Libraries
    • Ancestry Library Edition
  • Library Information
    • Board of Library Trustees
    • Grant News
    • Library FAQ's
    • Library Policies
    • ​Executive Order Reducing the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Its Impact on New Hampshire Library Users
    • Lee Library Community Center Foundation >
      • Building Plans
      • Ways to Donate
    • Friends of the Lee Public Library >
      • Museum Passes
  • Links
    • Town of Lee
    • Lee Historical Society
    • Oyster River Foodshed
    • Oyster River School District
    • Helpful Links
  • Renovations