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Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library (BPL), established in 1848, was the first large free municipal library in the United States and the first to lend books.
Chicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library (CPL), the municipal library system of Chicago, founded 1872 after the Great Chicago Fire with 8,000 donated British books; 81 locations including Harold Washington Library Center, plus regional branches and a presidential-center branch.
Jiashan Library and Museum Center
Jiashan Library and Museum Center (嘉善图书馆和博物馆), the "Two Halls" cultural complex in Jiashan, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, designed by UAD, opened 28 June 2019, themed "Book Repository and Treasure Kiln", Luban Award winner.
Library
Library: an organized collection of books and information resources kept for use, especially the tax-supported public library open to all. Covers history from 1754 and 1848 landmarks, services, digital lending economics, and funding pressures.
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library (NYPL), formally the New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations, formed May 23, 1895; its Fifth Avenue flagship building by Carrère & Hastings opened in 1911.
Public library
Public library: a community-maintained institution offering free, equal access to collections and services, funded by public taxes. Covers its 19th-century origins, the Carnegie building program, modern services, digital lending disputes, and measured economic and social impact.
Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Library (SPL), Seattle's municipal library system established 1890, operates the Central Library at 1000 Fourth Avenue plus 26 branches; three Central Library buildings (Carnegie 1906, 1960, 2004) have stood on the same site.