private library
Home book sanctuary
A private library is a book collection owned by an individual or family rather than open to the public.
The term suggests a substantial, curated collection—often housed in a dedicated room—rather than a casual shelf of paperbacks: The estate included a private library of rare first editions.
Private libraries may be accessible by invitation or membership, distinguishing them from public institutions.
- reading roomQuiet space for books
- reading nookSecluded spot for books
- reading chairSeat for perusing books
- home officeResidential work area
- bookplatesOwnership labels for volumes
collector's edition · antiquarian books · ex libris · incunabula · leather bound · dust jacket · rare books · bibliophile · manuscript collection · bookshelves · rolling ladder · provenance · tomes · card catalog · catalog · book collection · lamp · study
- librariescirculation desk, stacks, reference desk, card catalogs, checkout
- private institution
private librarypublic library
Free community book repository
lending library · community library · municipal library · state library · national library
private libraryLibrary of Congress
U.S. national repository of knowledge
public library · national archive · research library · university library · academic library
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