Synonyms

public library

American

noun

a nonprofit library established for the use of the general public and maintained chiefly by public funds.

Etymology

Origin of public library

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

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Fox News reached out to the Boise Public library for comment.

From Fox News • Nov. 30, 2021

Public library officials said they planned to solicit community input on the project through meetings and surveys beginning in January.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2014

That makes me think of the Boston Public library.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

Public library records show that more people have lied about having read it than any other book in a decade.

From Of All Things by Benchley, Robert C.

Baker, of the Public library, Denver This list includes about 75 books, costing about $550.

From A Library Primer by Dana, John Cotton

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