Wiggin Memorial Library Explained

Wiggin Memorial Library
Country:United States
Type:Public library
Established:1912 (former building)
1989 (current building)
Location:10 Bunker Hill Avenue, Stratham, New Hampshire
Director:Lesley Kimball

The Wiggin Memorial Library is the public library of Stratham, New Hampshire. It is located at 10 Bunker Hill Avenue.

History

Stratham had private libraries since 1793, and began to financially support the last of these in 1896. In 1912, a dedicated library building was built at 158 Portsmouth Avenue, which served as the town's public library until 1989, when it moved to its current facilities. The former library building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1993, now serves as a research library and meeting place for the Stratham Historical Society.[1] The current Wiggin Memorial Library building is located at 10 Bunker Hill Avenue.[2]

In March 2018, the library was named one of 14 library finalists for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor given to museums and libraries for service in the community, awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington, D.C.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=93001381}} NRHP nomination for Wiggin Memorial Library]. National Park Service. 2014-07-31.
  2. Web site: Stratham Library . strathamnh.gov . November 25, 2020.
  3. Web site: Wiggin Memorial Library in Stratham Finalist of 'Nation's Highest Honor'. Wiggin Memorial Library. March 5, 2018. March 19, 2018.