Public lending libraries, often called public libraries, are those which are nonprofit and maintained for the use of any member of the public. Generally, the public may borrow books or other materials from these libraries for a specified amount of time, returning it for others to use.
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Access resources and downloadable media from the Brooklyn Public Library. Includes events calendar, online library catalogs, library card online application, and branch information with neighborhood map, location and operation hours.
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org
The website of the Chicago Public Library provides information about the many different programs provided by this institution. You can also find out about the library's hours and its locations across the city. You can also download audio books from the Library website.
http://www.chipublib.org/
Provides searchable library catalogs, a virtual reference collection and access to various library services. Includes program and events schedule, operating hours, and location maps with driving directions to every library in this system.
http://www.columbuslibrary.org
The website of the King County Library system provides information about this public library system. You can search for books and other materials in the library's catalog. You can also get help with research or homework by contacting a librarian on the site. One can also find out about the library's ESL and literacy programs through this site.
http://kcls.org/
The official website of the Los Angeles Public Library provides information about this major, urban library system. You can send questions to the city's librarians and browse the library's catalogue. The website also has information on the library's location and hours of service.
http://www.lapl.org/
The Mount Pleasant Public Library is an American library based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. You can find information on how to get a library card and where to find branches of the library here. There is also information on upcoming events at the library. You can also read about the library's history here.
http://www.mppl.org
The website provides information regarding the Naperville Public Library such as the library services and on how to access the library. The website also provides research tools such as the library catalog, NPL's best seller list and a virtual library.
http://www.naperville-lib.org
The website of the New York Public Library provides information on one of America's largest public library systems. There is a list of all the branches (and hours of operation) for every branch in the system. You can also access interesting digital collections from here. You can also search the library catalogue from here.
http://www.nypl.org/
The Peninsula Library System provides information on this California public library system. You can access excellent online resources and update your library account here. The website also has a "just for teens" section to help teenagers find interesting resources.
http://www.plsinfo.org/
Access resources and educational databases from the Queens Borough Public Library. Includes digital media, articles, events, hours and locations, and library services index.
http://www.queenslibrary.org
The official website of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries provides the visitor with a great deal of information about the library's services. One of the website's most useful features is the local information section – you can find a list of the city's elected representatives local authors and find out how to start a business in the area. Much of the website's content is available in Spanish.
http://www.santacruzpl.org/
This reference website is provided by the Tacoma Public Library in Washington State. The site is best at providing information about the state, such as a list of Washington state place names. You can also access a photography archive with more than thirty thousand photos of Tacoma.
http://www.tacomapubliclibrary.org/Page.aspx?nid=7
The Utica Public Library is a public library based in Utica, New York. This website provides access to the library's catalog so that you can search for books, movies and other items. You can also find the library's hours of operation on this site.
http://www.uticapubliclibrary.org
The Washington Talking Book and Braille Library is an accessibility resource offered by the Seattle Public Library. You can find out which books are available on cassette and which texts can be found in Braille here. The website also provides book recommendations.
http://www.wtbbl.org/
