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Meanings of public libraries in English

Russian
общественная библиотека
Portuguese
biblioteca pública
Spanish
biblioteca pública
Catalan
biblioteca popular
Wikidata

Library that is accessible by the public.

общественная библиотека
Usage of public libraries in English
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A system called OverDrive already facilitates e-book lending at many public libraries.
Wired
2
The methods of selection and purchase in public libraries are very various.
A Book for All Readers / An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Pres...
3
The study describes several scenarios for public libraries as the NREN evolves.
NREN for All: Insurmountable Opportunity
4
The vast majority of public libraries offer Internet access to their patrons.
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Ruling
5
The methods that public libraries use to regulate Internet use vary greatly.
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Ruling
6
The founding of public libraries is the surest mark of advanced civilization.
Fifty Years of Public Service / Personal Recollections of Shelby...
7
Excellent books on marriage and family life are available at public libraries.
The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book
8
You can also find the form at many public libraries and post offices.
Ebony
9
Time was when public libraries were mostly concerned with lending books.
The Irish Times
10
The aim is to make it available in public libraries across the country.
The Irish Times
11
Smart people congregate at public libraries to learn and share ideas.
Reuters
12
They have to use those in the public libraries or in private collections.
The House of Mirth
13
The museums in a democracy should go as far as the public libraries.
The Art of the Moving Picture
14
Books by some pro-democracy activists and politicians have been removed from public libraries.
Reuters
15
More than 800 universities, public libraries, and other institutions worldwide have signed on.
Wired
16
Beric availed himself at once of the advantages offered by the public libraries.
Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion
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