public library

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public library

A family visits the public library to borrow books.

Definition

Noun: A public library is a nonprofit library maintained for public use. It is a community institution that provides free access to books, media, and information services, typically funded by public sources like taxes.

Usage

A "public library" is a specific type of library. It is used to refer to the physical institution or the system of such institutions in a town, city, or region. It functions as a public service.

Examples
  • The public library offers free computer classes for seniors.
  • She borrowed the latest novel from her local public library.
  • Funding for the public library was increased in the city's new budget.
Advanced Usage
  • "The public library system": Refers to the network of all public libraries within a specific jurisdiction.
    • The county's public library system includes twelve branches.
  • Conceptually, it can represent the principle of free public access to knowledge.
    • He believed a strong public library was essential for an educated democracy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Library (n): The general term for a collection of books and other materials for reading, study, or reference. A public library is one type.
  • Branch library (n): A local outlet or subdivision of a larger public library system.
  • Bookmobile (n): A mobile public library, often a vehicle that travels to different neighborhoods.
Synonyms
  • Community library: Emphasizes its role in serving the local community.
  • Free library: Highlights that its core services are provided without charge to users.
Antonyms
  • Private library: A collection owned by an individual or organization, not open to the general public.
  • Subscription library: A library that requires a paid membership or fee for use.
public library

A family visits the public library to borrow books.

Noun
  1. a nonprofit library maintained for public use