Your Community Library
Welcome to the Lisbon Hepburn Library
Our mission is to enlighten and empower by providing programs and services that engage, educate, and enrich all members of our community and beyond.
Over 105 years after our library was established by A. Barton Hepburn, we still hold the same primary value – to be the central resource for education, life enrichment, and social connectivity.
Programs & Services
Books, Video & Digital Media
Our collection rivals those of larger libraries with a specially curated group of books for all ages, and the largest Blu-Ray movie and television collection within the North Country Library System. In addition, we have a growing collection of Overdrive/Libby digital downloads, and we lend board games and jigsaw puzzles for summer game nights and quiet winter afternoon activities.
Adult & Youth Programs & Activities
Our creativity has no bounds with card-crafting classes for adults and a steady stream of in-house and Take & Make craft kits for all ages. Our community room is busy many days with local service group meetings hosted by the Lions Club, Trappers, Lisbon Homecoming, and others, plus drop-in crafting and creative days featuring games, puzzles, building blocks, and more.
Technology Resources
Our high-speed internet provides 24×7 access to those needing connectivity during and outside of library hours – just bring your own device and connect to our open network from the comfort of your vehicle. We host two public computers for those who prefer desktop access, and offer printing, copying, and lamination services useful to our many homeschoolers and small business owners.
Community Meeting Space
109
Room Capacity
7
Days a Week Availability
The library’s first floor community room is available for rent 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With a room capacity of 109, we can provide tables and chairs to seat 75 individuals. Our full kitchen features a refrigerator, range, and roll-up pass-through door with serving counter. A handicap door threshold and extensive parking lot provides easy access for guests. At the low base cost of $50 for a four hour rental period, and $15 for every hour thereafter, we provide space for business meetings, MLM sales events, birthday parties, and most any other activity you can imagine.
Education & Enrichment
✓ Family Activity Space
✓ Teen/Adult Study Tables
Looking for a safe place to hang out with the kids? We’ve got that. Looking for a quiet place to study, work on a business proposal, or rest while waiting for afterschool pickup? We’ve got that too.
We’re located just down the road from Lisbon Central School, and we’re open every day before and after school dismissal – the perfect time for a quiet library visit for adults waiting on the 3 pm school bell, or the perfect time to swing by after school and pick up books and movies for the whole family.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How may I get a library card?
Just visit our library and sign up for a library card. If you have a card from another library within the North Country Library System, you can use it in Lisbon.
May I reserve the Community Room for my event?
Yes, give us a call or send us a message to inquire about availability. We handle reservations on a “first pay” basis, and once you sign the rental contract and remit payment, your event goes on our calendar.
May I donate my unwanted books to the library?
We offer a massive summer book sale annually as part of Lisbon Homecoming (third Saturday in August) and generally accept book donations starting in early July.
How may I borrow books?
Stop in and browse our shelves, or place a hold and pick it up when it’s available at our lobby pickup window.
How may I access digital collections?
Our online library is managed by Overdrive/Libby, and can be accessed via smartphones, tablets, Kindles, and computers.
May I volunteer at the library?
Yes, we have volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Reach out, and we’ll let you know what projects we have.
Still have questions about our library?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.