The Lane Memorial Library is the public library serving Hampton, New Hampshire, offering a wide array of services to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community. Housed in a historic building dating back to 1910, the library provides access to books, DVDs, audio CDs, large print materials, audiobooks, and magazines, as well as downloadable e-books and audiobooks. Patrons can utilize reference and research databases, an extensive children's collection, public-use computers, a blu-ray theater, an art gallery, and meeting rooms. The library also boasts a comprehensive genealogy center and one of the largest online local history collections in New Hampshire. Its mission is to be vital to life and learning, connecting the community by offering a place to assemble, collaborate, and engage in study. If materials are not available locally, the library can procure them from other libraries nationwide. The library has been serving Hampton since 1881, evolving with the community and acting as a central hub for learning, relaxation, and connection.
