- Library of the Boston Athenaeum - http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/
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.
- Mechanics' Institute Library - http://www.milibrary.org/
The Mechanics' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco's business district.
- Fendrick Library - http://www.geocities.com/momby98/index.html
A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special events, and guest speakers.
- The New York Society Library - http://www.nysoclib.org/
Subscription library with public access to the reading and reference rooms only; members may borrow books. Site includes information for members and the general public.
- Providence Athenaeum (Rhode Island) - http://www.providenceathenaeum.org/
An independent membership library; provides a collection of books and other materials to all who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery.
- The Linen Hall Library - http://www.linenhall.com/
Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies.
- The Folger Shakespeare Library - http://www.folger.edu/
Administered by the trustees of Amherst College, the Folger was a gift to the American people from Henry Clay Folger and his wife Emily Jordan Folger in 1932. Includes news on library projects and extensive background information.
- Montreal Association of Independent Libraries - http://www.independentlibraries.org/
Access to the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, the Fraser-Hickson Library, the Montreal Children's Library, and the Jewish Public Library.
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia - http://www.PhilaAthenaeum.org/
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.
- The Huntington Library - http://www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/LibraryHome.html
Library of rare books and manuscripts principally in the fields of British and American history and literature, with readers' guides, events calendar, and images of some of the collection.
- American Library in Angers, France - http://perso.wanadoo.fr/amerlibangers/
A branch of the American Library in Paris, offering activities, a newsletter, and access to the online catalog. Site in French and English.
- Newberry Library - http://www.newberry.org/nl/newberryhome.html
Independent research library concentrating in the humanities; privately funded, but free and open to the public.
- Village Learning Place - http://villagelearningplace.org/
A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US).
- Association of Independent Libraries - http://www.independentlibraries.co.uk/
Directory and guide to the history and collections of existing subscription libraries in the United Kingdom.
- American Antiquarian Society - http://www.americanantiquarian.org/
Research library in Massachusetts specialising in American history and culture up to 1876. History, catalogues, online exhibits and guides to the collection.
- Leadhills Reading Society - http://www.lowtherhills.fsnet.co.uk/
Official site of the oldest subscription library in Britain, founded in 1741. History of the library and the village, photographs and information for visitors.
- Mercantile Library of New York - http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/
Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.
- The London Library - http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/
Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue.
- Marsh's Library - http://www.marshlibrary.ie/
The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.
- Chetham's Library - http://www.chethams.org.uk/
Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue.
- The Wiener Library - http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/
Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism. Events, facilities and history of the library.
- Jessie Street National Women's Library - http://www.jessiestreetwomenslibrary.com
Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture programme and membership information.
- Glasgow Women's Library - http://www.womens-library.org.uk/
Women-only collection of material for and about women, including the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre. Services and facilities, newsletter and membership form.
- The Devon & Exeter Institution - http://www.devonandexeterinstitution.org.uk/
Independent subscription library with collections strong in nineteenth-century periodicals and material on South West England. Photographs, history and membership information.
- The Grolier Club Library - http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm
Overview of the collections of this New York City club devoted to printing, bibliography and the arts of the book.
- Marx Memorial Library - http://www.marxlibrary.net/
Subscription lending library in London dedicated to Marxism and labour movements. Overview of collections, lecture programme and membership rates.
- Tumbleweed Lending Library - http://www.angelfire.com/indie/twlibrary
Lends books via the mail to those willing to pay shipping costs. Includes lists of titles and a call for donations.
- American Library in Paris - http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/
A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Site includes information on membership, collections, services, and events.
- The Ambleside Museum & Armitt Library - http://fp.armitt.plus.com/
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.
- Chawton House Library & Study Centre - http://www.chawton.org/
Centre for the Study of Early English Women's Writing, 1600-1830, in Jane Austen's former home. Online texts, history and access.
- Denver Zine Library - http://www.geocities.com/denverzinelibrary
Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions.
- The Portico Library and Gallery - http://www.theportico.org.uk/
A UK subscription library from Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits, artist submissions, and gallery.
- America Library of Geneva - http://www.amlib.ch/
A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.
- The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution - http://www.zen35313.zen.co.uk/
Private lending library in London including archives relating to Highgate Village and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Description of collections and lecture programme.
- St Deiniol's Library - http://www.st-deiniols.org/
Information on this library founded by William Ewart Gladstone in 1889 for the promotion of "Divine Learning". Includes details on programmes and access to the library catalogue.
- Booklend - http://www.booklend.net/
A free personal library of books available by post, operating on the honor system.
- The Christian Library - http://www.thechristianlibrary.net/
Information on this private library located in Oklahoma.
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