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America Library of Geneva
A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.
http://www.amlib.ch/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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 applications available.
http://www.PhilaAthenaeum.org/ |
Booklend
A free personal library of books available by post, operating on the honor system.
http://www.booklend.net/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
Marsh's Library
The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.
http://www.marshlibrary.ie/ |
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/ |
Mercantile Library of New York
Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.
http://www.mercantilelibrary.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 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/ |
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/ |
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/ |
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