public library

NOUN

free library

Synonyms

WEAK

book wagon bookmobile branch library circulating library city library county library lending library local library municipal library national library noncommercial library state archives state library town library

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public library

Jump into an affordable public pool or hunker down at a public library, free museum, or one of the city’s public cooling centers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

It combines elements of a museum and reading room with community centre amenities such as a playground, basketball court, recording studio and public library.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

There is a sprawling playground and a public library.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

Nisenbaum produced a 70-foot-long mural to hang in the Chicago public library branch on site.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

I got out of school at two o’clock and took a trolley car over to the public library where I was supposed to meet Danny.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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