Synonyms of libraries

libraries

noun

plural of library

1

as in archives

a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale

I went to the library to do some research for my report

Synonyms & Similar Words

• archives
• rental libraries
• stacks
• bibliothecas

2

as in collections

an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure

a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collections
• assemblages
• assortments
• arsenals
• supplies
• repertories
• repertoires
• treasures
• troves
• treasure troves
• stores
• stockpiles
• miscellanea
• caches
• assemblies
• kaleidoscopes
• hoards
• reserves
• phantasmagorias
• mixed bags
• omnium-gatherums
• stocks
• accumulations
• gatherings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• piles
• heaps
• litters
• jumbles
• ragbags
• clutters
• bric-a-brac

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of libraries

The Biden administration had appointed that coordinator in the Office for Civil Rights in 2023 to address book bans in schools and provide guidance on when removing books from school libraries might violate civil rights. — Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

More than 50 sites will get chargers over the next 18 months, the spokesperson said, and the city has been retrofitting existing public stations and adding chargers at libraries and recreation centers. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

As of Monday, more than 270,000 people had already voted, including more than 230,000 early votes at town halls and public libraries. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Without a funding source to plug that hole, residents could see cuts to public hospitals, libraries, parks, emergency services and public transit, local leaders have warned. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has initiated the Africa Art Library, a program that will see the institution donate art books to libraries across Africa. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Oct. 2026

In addition to the Wash Smart locations, engagement stations are set up at Everything Clean Laundry on Randall Road as well as local libraries, a tire store, and a credit union. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

As a result, bookstores, libraries and individuals have taken the template and run with it, building their own reader communities around the world. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026

Anthropic says its Claude model has formally verified security properties in 123 open-source software libraries, uncovering hundreds of bugs during the process. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026