li·brar·y
- a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference,as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed.
- a public body organizing and maintaining such an establishment.
- a collection of manuscripts, publications, and other materials for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference.
- a collection of any materials for study and enjoyment, as films, musical recordings, or maps
- a commercial establishment lending books for a fixed charge; a lending library.
- a series of books of similar character or alike in size, binding,etc., issued by a single
- publishing house.