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http://www.amlib.ch/
America Library of Geneva Open in a new browser window
   A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.
   http://www.amlib.ch/
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/
American Antiquarian Society Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.ellia.org/
American Library in Angers, France Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/
American Library in Paris Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.independentlibraries.co.uk/
Association of Independent Libraries Open in a new browser window
   Directory and guide to the history and collections of existing subscription libraries in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.independentlibraries.co.uk/
http://www.philaathenaeum.org/
Athenaeum of Philadelphia Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.booklend.net/
Booklend Open in a new browser window
   A free personal library of books available by post, operating on the honor system.
   http://www.booklend.net/
http://www.chawton.org/
Chawton House Library & Study Centre Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.chethams.org.uk/
Chetham's Library Open in a new browser window
   Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue.
   http://www.chethams.org.uk/
http://www.denverzinelibrary.org/
Denver Zine Library Open in a new browser window
   Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions.
   http://www.denverzinelibrary.org/
http://www.fendricklibrary.com/
Fendrick Library Open in a new browser window
   A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special events, and guest speakers.
   http://www.fendricklibrary.com/
http://www.ritmanlibrary.nl/index.html
J.R. Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica Open in a new browser window
   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
http://203.147.135.214/
Jessie Street National Women's Library Open in a new browser window
   Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture programme and membership information.
   http://203.147.135.214/
http://www.latse.org/
Latse Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.lowtherhills.fsnet.co.uk/
Leadhills Reading Society Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/
Library of the Boston Athenaeum Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.marshlibrary.ie/
Marsh's Library Open in a new browser window
   The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.
   http://www.marshlibrary.ie/
http://www.marxlibrary.net/
Marx Memorial Library Open in a new browser window
   Subscription lending library in London dedicated to Marxism and labour movements. Overview of collections, lecture programme and membership rates.
   http://www.marxlibrary.net/
http://www.milibrary.org/
Mechanics' Institute Library Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/
Mercantile Library of New York Open in a new browser window
   Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.
   http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/
http://www.independentlibraries.org/
Montreal Association of Independent Libraries Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.newberry.org/
Newberry Library Open in a new browser window
   Independent research library with a focus on the humanities is privately funded, but free and open to the public.
   http://www.newberry.org/
http://www.providenceathenaeum.org/
Providence Athenaeum (Rhode Island) Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.st-deiniols.co.uk
St Deiniol's Library Open in a new browser window
   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.co.uk
http://fp.armitt.plus.com/
The Ambleside Museum & Armitt Library Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.bmi.org.uk/library.html
The Birmingham & Midland Institute Library Open in a new browser window
   Book collection dating from 1799 and music library. Events, membership and location map.
   http://www.bmi.org.uk/library.html
http://www.folger.edu/
The Folger Shakespeare Library Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm
The Grolier Club Library Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.zen35313.zen.co.uk/
The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/LibraryHome.html
The Huntington Library Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.theicrc.org
The Indian and Colonial Research Center Open in a new browser window
   Research library specializing in Colonial and Native American history.
   http://www.theicrc.org
http://www.linenhall.com/
The Linen Hall Library Open in a new browser window
   Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies.
   http://www.linenhall.com/
http://www.litandphil.org.uk/
The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/
The London Library Open in a new browser window
   Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue.
   http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/
http://www.nysoclib.org/
The New York Society Library Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.theportico.org.uk/
The Portico Library and Gallery Open in a new browser window
   A UK subscription library from Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits, artist submissions, and gallery.
   http://www.theportico.org.uk/
http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/
The Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine Open in a new browser window
   Research library in London, open to the public free of charge. Catalogues of books, archives and images.
   http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/
http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/
The Wiener Library Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://villagelearningplace.org/
Village Learning Place Open in a new browser window
   A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US).
   http://villagelearningplace.org/
http://www.durain.demon.co.uk/
Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society Library & Archive Open in a new browser window
   History and description of the local history, maritime and geological collections of this English learned society.
   http://www.durain.demon.co.uk/

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