| Directory > Reference > Libraries > Independent 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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America Library of Geneva
A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking
community.
http://www.amlib.ch/
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The Portico Library and Gallery
A UK subscription library from Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits,
artist submissions, and gallery.
http://www.theportico.org.uk/
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Denver Zine Library
Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or
directions.
http://www.geocities.com/denverzinelibrary
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J.R. Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica
Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on
exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details.
http://www.ritmanlibrary.nl/index.html
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Save the Athenaeum
Dedicated the saving the Providence Athenaeum, one of the oldest subscription libraries in the
United States, from financial ruin.
http://www.savetheathenaeum.com
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The Indian and Colonial Research Center
Research library specializing in Colonial and Native American history.
http://www.theicrc.org
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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/
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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/
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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/
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Tumbleweed Lending Library
Lends books via the mail to those willing to pay shipping costs. Includes lists of titles and a
call for donations.
http://www.angelfire.com/indie/twlibrary
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Marx Memorial Library
Subscription lending library in London dedicated to Marxism and labour movements. Overview of
collections, lecture programme and membership rates.
http://www.marxlibrary.net/
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The Birmingham & Midland Institute Library
Book collection dating from 1799 and music library. Events, membership and location map.
http://www.bmi.org.uk/library.html
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The Grolier Club Library
Overview of the collections of this New York City club devoted to printing, bibliography and the
arts of the book.
http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm
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Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society Library & Archive
History and description of the local history, maritime and geological collections of this English
learned society.
http://www.durain.demon.co.uk/landa/
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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/
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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/
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Jessie Street National Women's Library
Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture
programme and membership information.
http://www.jessiestreetwomenslibrary.com
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The Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine
Research library in London, open to the public free of charge. Catalogues of books, archives and
images.
http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/
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The Wiener Library
Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism.
Events, facilities and history of the library.
http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/
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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/
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Marsh's Library
The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific
collections. Online catalogue.
http://www.marshlibrary.ie/
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St. Deiniol's Library
Britain's only residential library, founded by Gladstone for his private collection. Programme of
lectures and courses and accommodation rates.
http://www.btinternet.com/~st.deiniols/
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The London Library
Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History,
collections, membership information and online catalogue.
http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/
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Mercantile Library of New York
Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities
and programs.
http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/
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The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne
History and photographs of this subscription library offering books, magazines and CDs. Programme
of free events and children's page.
http://www.litandphil.org.uk/
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Leadhills Reading Society
Official site of the oldest subscription library in Britain, founded in 1741. History of the
library and the village, photographs and information for visitors.
http://www.lowtherhills.fsnet.co.uk/
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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/
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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/
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Village Learning Place
A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center
serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US).
http://villagelearningplace.org/
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Newberry Library
Independent research library concentrating in the humanities; privately funded, but free and open
to the public.
http://www.newberry.org/nl/newberryhome.html
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American Library in Angers, France
A branch of the American Library in Paris, offering activities, a newsletter, and access to the
online catalog. Site in French and English.
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/amerlibangers/
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The Huntington Library
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.
http://www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/LibraryHome.html
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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/
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Montreal Association of Independent Libraries
Access to the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, the Fraser-Hickson Library, the Montreal
Children's Library, and the Jewish Public Library.
http://www.independentlibraries.org/
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The Folger Shakespeare Library
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.
http://www.folger.edu/
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The Linen Hall Library
Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical
sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies.
http://www.linenhall.com/
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Providence Athenaeum (Rhode Island)
Founded in 1753 as 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/
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The New York Society Library
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.
http://www.nysoclib.org/
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Fendrick Library
A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special
events, and guest speakers.
http://www.geocities.com/momby98/index.html
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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/
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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/
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