David L. Leamon

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David Lee Leamon (born July 31, 1939) was a public library administrator from the American midwest.

Leamon received his bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. He earned the Master of Library Science from Case Western University.

Leamon began his library career at Mid-Continent Public Library in the Kansas City, Missouri area. He then moved to serve at the Tulsa Public Library in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He then moved to serve as a regional director for the Seattle Public Library in Seattle, Washington.

While director of the Jackson Public Library in Jackson, Michigan, Leamon oversaw the creation of the Jackson District Public Library which combined the public libraries of Jackson, Brooklyn, Michigan, Spring Arbor, Michigan and Springport, Michigan.

As director of the San Antonio Public Library in San Antonio, Texas from 1989-1992, Leamon worked closely with Ricardo Legorreta during the construction of the landmark main library. He also oversaw the Hertzberg Circus Museum.

Leamon finished his career at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library in Topeka, Kansas. During his time in Topeka, Leamon led the effort to create the Library district. Leamon played a major role in expanding the Library Foundation including playing a major role in raising over $4 million in support of Library activities. ^[1] He also oversaw the construction of the new main library which was designed by Michael Graves. While at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Leamon was honored with the naming of the David L. Leamon Circulation Lobby.

In addition to his work as a library director, Leamon was active in the art community in every city where he lived. In Topeka, he was the leading force behind the creation of the Aaron Douglas Mural Project.^[2]^[3]^[4]