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libraries
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a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow
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A library is a facility or institution that provides access to a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, digital media, and other resources for the purpose of reading, research, and study. Libraries offer various services including borrowing materials, accessing digital resources, and using research tools. They often serve as community centers for learning, educational programs, and cultural events. Libraries can be public, academic, special, or private, each with specific focuses and resources tailored to their users' needs.
- I spent the afternoon studying at the local library.
- You can borrow novels, DVDs, and magazines from the library.
- The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals.
- I returned the books I borrowed to the library yesterday.
- The library hosts regular storytelling sessions for children.
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a set of books, recordings, etc. that is collected by a particular person
- His library includes rare first editions and signed copies.
- She built a library of vinyl records over 20 years.
- The professor's library contains thousands of academic journals.
- They donated their family library to the local school.
- A digital library of e-books saves space but keeps favorites accessible.
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a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study
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(computing) a pre-written collection of code, functions, or routines that developers can reuse in software projects
- The Python library simplifies data analysis with pre-built functions.
- Developers often share open-source libraries to avoid rewriting common code.
- This game engine relies on a physics library for realistic movements.
- Updating the library fixed several security vulnerabilities.
- The AI project uses a neural network library for image recognition.
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