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» America Library of Geneva

A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.

http://www.amlib.ch/

» American Antiquarian Society

Research library in Massachusetts specialising in American history and culture up to 1876. History, catalogues, online exhibits and guides to the collection.

http://www.americanantiquarian.org/

» American Library in Angers, France

A branch of the American Library in Paris, offering activities, a newsletter, and access to the online catalog. Site in French and English.

http://www.ellia.org/

» American Library in Paris

A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Information on membership, collections, services, and events.

http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/

» Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Non-profit, member-supported library founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge"; online catalog, exhibit information, and grant applications available.

http://www.philaathenaeum.org/

» Chawton House Library & Study Centre

Centre for the Study of Early English Women's Writing, 1600-1830, in Jane Austen's former home. Online texts, history and access.

http://www.chawton.org/

» Chetham's Library

Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue.

http://www.chethams.org.uk/

» Denver Zine Library

Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions.

http://www.denverzinelibrary.org/

» Fendrick Library

A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special events, and guest speakers.

http://www.fendricklibrary.com/

» J.R. Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica

Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details.

http://www.ritmanlibrary.nl/

» Jessie Street National Women's Library

Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture programme and membership information.

http://203.147.135.214/

» Latse

Introduces a Tibetan culture library featuring in excess of 10,000 books as well as additional 10,000 journals, newspapers, and magazines.

http://www.latse.org/

» Library of the Boston Athenaeum

A membership and research library with special collections in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American history, literature, and arts.

http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/

» Marsh's Library

The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.

http://www.marshlibrary.ie/

» Mechanics' Institute Library

The Mechanics' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco's business district.

http://www.milibrary.org/

» Mercantile Library of New York

Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.

http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/

» Montreal Association of Independent Libraries

Access to the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, the Fraser-Hickson Library, the Montreal Children's Library, and the Jewish Public Library.

http://www.independentlibraries.org/

» Newberry Library

Independent research library with a focus on the humanities is privately funded, but free and open to the public.

http://www.newberry.org/

» Providence Athenaeum (Rhode Island)

An independent membership library; provides a collection of books and other materials to all who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery.

http://www.providenceathenaeum.org/

» St Deiniol's Library

Information on this library founded by William Ewart Gladstone in 1889 for the promotion of "Divine Learning". Includes details on programmes and access to the library catalogue.

http://www.st-deiniols.com/

» The Birmingham & Midland Institute Library

Book collection dating from 1799 and music library. Events, membership and location map.

http://www.bmi.org.uk/library.html

» The Folger Shakespeare Library

Administered by the trustees of Amherst College, the Folger was a gift to the American people from Henry Clay Folger and his wife Emily Jordan Folger in 1932. Includes news on library projects and background information.

http://www.folger.edu/

» The Indian and Colonial Research Center

Research library specializing in Colonial and Native American history.

http://www.theicrc.org/

» The Linen Hall Library

Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies.

http://www.linenhall.com/

» The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne

History and photographs of this subscription library offering books, magazines and CDs. Programme of free events and children's page.

http://www.litandphil.org.uk/

» The London Library

Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue.

http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/

» The New York Society Library

Subscription library with public access to the reading and reference rooms only; members may borrow books. Information for members and the general public.

http://www.nysoclib.org/

» The Portico Library and Gallery

A UK subscription library from Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits, artist submissions, and gallery.

http://www.theportico.org.uk/

» The Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine

Research library in London, open to the public free of charge. Catalogues of books, archives and images.

http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/

» The Wiener Library

Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism. Events, facilities and history of the library.

http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/

» Village Learning Place

A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US).

http://villagelearningplace.org/

» Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society Library & Archive

History and description of the local history, maritime and geological collections of this English learned society.

http://www.durain.demon.co.uk/