Definition: 1. A room where books are kept. 2. A collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing. 3. A depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study. 4. A building that houses a collection of books and other materials.
Use 'library' in a sentence:
1. She's got the nicest little house not far from the library.
2. She spent a profitable afternoon in the library.
3. The books in the library are classified according to subject.
4. Ask a friend to recommend a doctor or, failing that, ask for a list in your local library.
5. My time spent in the library was very productive.
6. Maybe we ought to go down to the library and check it out.
7. The British Library holds its collection in trust for the nation.
8. She'd go to the library during ninth period, when she had study hall.
9. He goes to the library and makes a pretence of reading some Thoreau.
10. We are all going to play charades in the library.
11. Which journals does the library subscribe to?
12. The official showed up to tell her to turn in her library books.
13. I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone.
14. I went to the library and took your books back.
15. I couldn't afford to buy any, so I borrowed them from the library.
16. The library will be officially opened by the local MP.
17. As she passed the library door, the telephone began to ring.
18. Shelves were built to adapt the library for use as an office.
19. She decides to visit the school library during recess.
20. I'm going to the library straight after the class.
21. A large sum has been allocated for buying new books for the library.
22. I was going to pop up to the local library.
23. The new library is close to completion.
24. Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library.
25. This explains the rules under which the library operates.
26. She helpfully suggested that I try the local library.
27. Please bring back all library books by the end of the week.
28. I must return some books to the library.
29. We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library.
30. Radios are not permitted in the library.
31. Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time.
32. I go to the library for a little peace and quiet.
33. The library is all on one level.
34. The library contains many popular works of reference.
35. The library has a large biology section.
36. The new library is very much after the fashion of Nash.
37. New technology has enabled development of an online 'virtual library'.
38. Author and subject indexes are available on a library database.
39. Staff are encouraged to use the library for professional self-development.
40. Your local library will be a useful source of information.
