library

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see also BOOK
- a place where you can go to read, study and borrow books: library
You don't need to buy that book - it's in the library. ◎ a school/university library
- a library which is open to everyone: public library
- a library where you can work and read, but you cannot borrow books: reference library
- a book which belongs to a library: library book
- a list, either on cards or on a computer, of all the books which you can find in the library: catalogue (AmE catalog)
'Excuse me, do you have this book?' 'I'm not sure - have a look in the catalogue.'
- a person who works in a library: librarian
- a card which you have to show to the librarian when you want to borrow a book: library card/ticket
- to take a book away from a library for a limited period of time: borrow a book, take* a book out
I think I'll take these three out.
- to bring back a book that you have borrowed from a library: return a book, take* a book back
- the date by which you must return a book is the date that it is due back
This book's due back tomorrow.
- a sum of money that you have to pay if you do not return a book on time: fine

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  program library, subroutine library, depository library