public library

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of public library¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

It has emerged that filters designed to block inappropriate websites had not been activated on PCs in the city’s public libraries.

From BBC

Last month, lawmakers in Sacramento passed Assembly Bill 1825, which would prohibit public libraries from banning books due to their treatment of such subjects as gender or sexual identity.

From Los Angeles Times

In July, another nightclub shooting left four people dead and 10 injured, while in February for men were gunned down outside a public library.

From BBC

A government representative said public libraries played an "important role" in communities by providing access to books, work and learning.

From BBC

A government spokesperson said public libraries played an "important role" in communities by providing access to books, work and learning.

From BBC