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/

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/

Fendrick Library  
   A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special events, and guest speakers.
   http://www.geocities.com/momby98/index.html

The New York Society Library  
   Subscription library with public access to the reading and reference rooms only; members may borrow books. Site includes information for members and the general public.
   http://www.nysoclib.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/

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 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 extensive background information.
   http://www.folger.edu/

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/

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
   http://www.PhilaAthenaeum.org/

The Huntington Library  
   Library of rare books and manuscripts principally in the fields of British and American history and literature, with readers' guides, events calendar, and images of some of the collection.
   http://www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/LibraryHome.html

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://perso.wanadoo.fr/amerlibangers/

Newberry Library  
   Independent research library concentrating in the humanities; privately funded, but free and open to the public.
   http://www.newberry.org/nl/newberryhome.html

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/

Association of Independent Libraries  
   Directory and guide to the history and collections of existing subscription libraries in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.independentlibraries.co.uk/

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/

Leadhills Reading Society  
   Official site of the oldest subscription library in Britain, founded in 1741. History of the library and the village, photographs and information for visitors.
   http://www.lowtherhills.fsnet.co.uk/

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/

Mercantile Library of New York  
   Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.
   http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/

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/

Marsh's Library  
   The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.
   http://www.marshlibrary.ie/

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/

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/

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/

Jessie Street National Women's Library  
   Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture programme and membership information.
   http://www.jessiestreetwomenslibrary.com

Glasgow Women's Library  
   Women-only collection of material for and about women, including the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre. Services and facilities, newsletter and membership form.
   http://www.womens-library.org.uk/

The Devon & Exeter Institution  
   Independent subscription library with collections strong in nineteenth-century periodicals and material on South West England. Photographs, history and membership information.
   http://www.devonandexeterinstitution.org.uk/

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/landa/

The Grolier Club Library  
   Overview of the collections of this New York City club devoted to printing, bibliography and the arts of the book.
   http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm

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

Marx Memorial Library  
   Subscription lending library in London dedicated to Marxism and labour movements. Overview of collections, lecture programme and membership rates.
   http://www.marxlibrary.net/

Tumbleweed Lending Library  
   Lends books via the mail to those willing to pay shipping costs. Includes lists of titles and a call for donations.
   http://www.angelfire.com/indie/twlibrary

American Library in Paris  
   A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Site includes information on membership, collections, services, and events.
   http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/

The Ambleside Museum & Armitt Library  
   Free educational institution in the English Lake District. Bibliographies and artefacts on natural history and local people including Beatrix Potter, Ruskin and the Lake poets.
   http://fp.armitt.plus.com/

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/

The Indian and Colonial Research Center  
   Research library specializing in Colonial and Native American history.
   http://www.theicrc.org

Save the Athenaeum  
   Dedicated the saving the Providence Athenaeum, one of the oldest subscription libraries in the United States, from financial ruin.
   http://www.savetheathenaeum.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/index.html

Denver Zine Library  
   Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions.
   http://www.geocities.com/denverzinelibrary

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/

America Library of Geneva  
   A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.
   http://www.amlib.ch/

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution  
   Private lending library in London including archives relating to Highgate Village and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Description of collections and lecture programme.
   http://www.zen35313.zen.co.uk/

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.org/

Booklend  
   A free personal library of books available by post, operating on the honor system.
   http://www.booklend.net/

The Christian Library  
   Information on this private library located in Oklahoma.
   http://www.thechristianlibrary.net/