Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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There is a sprawling playground and a public library.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The Obama Presidential Center, slated to open this month, includes a public library, basketball court and a sweeping view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In 2022, the city of Camarillo donated the building that housed the former public library to the museum and in 2024, the team raised enough money to bring children’s museum specialist Hildreth on board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In 1960, he was arrested with seven other students after a silent demonstration in a whites-only public library, which led to the desegregation of the library.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

After school, I went to the public library but could not focus on my homework.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez