Lebanon Public Library
🏢 Lebanon Public Library · Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon Public Library
Lebanon's public library since 1908, when Andrew Carnegie's gift opened a landmark reading room at 101 South Broadway in the heart of historic downtown. Today it stays open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and serves readers across Warren County.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–4pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 101 South Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036
Phone: (513) 932-2665
Website: lebanonlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86FQCQMR+7H (Lebanon, OH)
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📖 About Lebanon Public Library
The Lebanon Public Library is the public library of Lebanon, Ohio, the seat of Warren County. Its roots reach back to a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1906; when construction costs ran over, former Lebanon resident and philanthropist William E. Harmon donated an additional $3,500, and the Carnegie library opened to the public on January 1, 1908 at 101 South Broadway. In 1940 library service was extended to all residents of Warren County, and in 1943 the library launched a bookmobile that carried "Free Library Service" to schools and villages beyond Lebanon. The building was expanded over the years — a 1987 addition famously survived the collapse of a 20-foot wall during construction, with no one hurt — and the library now runs its collection on a Polaris catalog while lending eBooks and audiobooks through the statewide Ohio Digital Library.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Housed in Lebanon's original 1908 Andrew Carnegie library building in the downtown historic district
- Made possible by an extra $3,500 gift from philanthropist William E. Harmon when Carnegie's grant fell short
- Extended full library service to every Warren County resident back in 1940
- Ran a bookmobile from 1943 to reach schools and villages outside the city of Lebanon
- Open late until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, plus Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lebanon cardholders can stream, download and research free through Ohio's shared collections:
📚 Services
- Free eCard registration for digital borrowing without visiting in person
- Interlibrary loan for materials not held in Lebanon's collection
- Reservable meeting-room space for community groups
- eBooks, audiobooks and streaming film via Libby and Kanopy
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Ohio Web Library research databases for every resident
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes
- Summer reading program
- Homework help and student support
- Adult and community programs
- Year-round events via the library calendar
📍 Nearby Libraries in Ohio
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Lebanon Public Library building?
The library has served from the same downtown spot since January 1, 1908, when Lebanon's Andrew Carnegie library opened at 101 South Broadway. Carnegie pledged $10,000 in 1906, and when costs ran over, former Lebanon resident William E. Harmon added $3,500 to finish the building. It sits within Lebanon's downtown historic district today.
Do I have to live in the city of Lebanon to use the library?
No. Library service was extended to all residents of Warren County back in 1940, so county residents can hold a Lebanon Public Library card. The library also offers a free eCard so you can download eBooks and use its databases without coming in person.
What are the Lebanon Public Library's hours, and is it open Sundays?
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday hours can vary seasonally, so it is worth confirming on the library's website before a Sunday visit.
What can I borrow online with a Lebanon library card?
Cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines through the Ohio Digital Library in the Libby app, stream films and documentaries on Kanopy, and use the Ohio Web Library research databases free — all with a Lebanon Public Library card or a free eCard.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
