David Lee Leamon (July 31, 1939 - April 23, 2018[1]) was a public library administrator from the United States.
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.
[2] During his time in Topeka, Leamon led the effort to create a new Library District.
[3] He also oversaw the construction of the new main library which was designed by Michael Graves[4] While at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Leamon was honored with the naming of the David L. Leamon Circulation Lobby [5] 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.