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A place in which literary and artistic materials, such as books, periodicals, newspapers, pamphlets, prints, records, and tapes, are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
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A collection of such materials, especially when systematically arranged.
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A room in a private home for such a collection.
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An institution or foundation maintaining such a collection.
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A commercial establishment that lends books for a fee.
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