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/
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/
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
Salem Athenaeum:
Membership library in Salem, Massachusetts, "providing an
environment for the literary and cultural advancement of its members
and the community."
http://www.salemathenaeum.org/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/alp/
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
Mercantile Library of New York:
Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature.
Membership information, facilities and programs.
http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/
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/
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/
Marsh's Library:
The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with
contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.
http://www.marshlibrary.ie/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
Ricketson GLBT Library:
Subscription library of gay literature located in southwest
Virginia. News, events, recommendations and new acquisitions.
http://www.ricketsonlibrary.com
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://www.armitt.com
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/
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
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.hlsi.net/
