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public library

noun

a nonprofit library established for the use of the general public and maintained chiefly by public funds.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of public library¹

First recorded in 1605–15

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We borrow telescopes from the public library and look to the heavens.

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Most public libraries are open on Good Friday but are closed Easter Sunday, including Los Angeles Public Library locations.

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"When it comes to the history of the public library, what's so beautiful about it is that it is this continuing journey towards making our American ideals real."

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All 72 of the Los Angeles public libraries also have “welcome stations” with materials to help legal permanent residents with the naturalization process.

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The Altadena public library still stands several blocks west of North Lake Avenue, though it remains closed.

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