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circulating library

/ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈlaɪbrəri/

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C1formalcommonobsolete/ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈlaɪbrəri/

A historical term for a library that lends books to members for a fee, common in the 18th and 19th centuries before free public libraries became widespread.

  • 🇷🇺Исторический термин для библиотеки, выдающей книги членам за плату, распространённой в 18-19 веках до появления бесплатных публичных библиотек.
  1. Historical lending library C1 formal british

    A type of library, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, that lent books to subscribers for a fee.

    • The circulating library in the town allowed members to borrow novels for a small subscription fee.
    • Many circulating libraries were established to provide access to literature for the growing middle class.
    • He visited the circulating library every week to exchange his books.

    🇷🇺Платная библиотека