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as in archives
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collections
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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Recent Examples of libraries
Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.
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Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Are Louisville libraries open on Christmas Day 2024?
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Businesses and offices might be closed on Wednesday in observance of Christmas Day, including Louisville libraries and banks around the city.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Are libraries open on Christmas?
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Are libraries open on Christmas Eve?
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Another section mandated a new procedure for libraries, city councils and county quorum courts to follow when evaluating a citizen's request to move or remove a book from a public library's permanent collection.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Major capital projects like the new Dulaney and Towson High Schools, roads, libraries, police and fire stations and many other capital needs are pressing.
—Tom Quirk, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Are Louisville libraries open on Christmas Day 2024?
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Businesses and offices might be closed on Wednesday in observance of Christmas Day, including Louisville libraries and banks around the city.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Are libraries open on Christmas?
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Are libraries open on Christmas Eve?
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Another section mandated a new procedure for libraries, city councils and county quorum courts to follow when evaluating a citizen's request to move or remove a book from a public library's permanent collection.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Major capital projects like the new Dulaney and Towson High Schools, roads, libraries, police and fire stations and many other capital needs are pressing.
—Tom Quirk, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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