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as in archive
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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The tote bag is made of heavy-duty canvas, durable enough to carry books to and from the book store or library but still light enough to carry comfortably.
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An LGBTQ group’s flyer posted in a Nampa library drew fire.
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The library since opened back up with employees from the director’s office scrambling and staffing the front desk.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
This position is one of five Regional Managers that provides a highly visible leadership presence for 36 library locations and is responsible for developing the professional skills of personnel located in their cluster/flagship, creative problem solving, and developing partnership activities.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Read Next West Ada ‘There’s equity involved’: West Ada proposes school restructuring amid parent backlash
January 30, 2025 2:00 PM
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West Ada
An LGBTQ group’s flyer posted in a Nampa library drew fire.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The library since opened back up with employees from the director’s office scrambling and staffing the front desk.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
This position is one of five Regional Managers that provides a highly visible leadership presence for 36 library locations and is responsible for developing the professional skills of personnel located in their cluster/flagship, creative problem solving, and developing partnership activities.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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