lending library

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lend·ing library (l

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A library from which books may be borrowed or rented for a minimal fee. Also called circulating library.

lending library

1. (Library Science & Bibliography) Also called (esp US) circulating library the department of a public library providing books for use outside the building

2. (Library Science & Bibliography) a small commercial library

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Noun

lending library - library that provides books for use outside the building

circulating library

depository library, library - a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study

Translations

lending library n → biblioteca (con servizio di prestito di libri)

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