circulating library
Noun
Meaning
library that provides books for use outside the building
Source: WordNetSynonyms
lending library
reading room
free library
public library
bookmobile
mobile library
reference library
town library
book wagon
branch library
local library
noncommercial library
travelling library
city library
municipal library
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At the same time Robert ran a bookshop and circulating library from 48 Hanover Street with his younger brother, James Chambers.
Millhauser (1959), p. 11. A small circulating library in the town, run by Alexander Elder, introduced Robert to books and developed his literary interests when he was young.