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

Strategic partnerships with schools, libraries, and community groups, alongside sustained funding from foundations like Pinkerton and Carmel Hill, enabled extensive book distribution, tutoring, and parent workshops. — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

For documentary fans who are tired of digging through crowded streaming libraries, Curiosity Stream offers a dedicated home for educational content. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

According to Storyful, The Library Dads now hosts regular meetups at libraries across the Atlanta area, where fathers arrive with children in tow for storytime, songs, activities and opportunities to connect with one another. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Splash pads and public pools are other options, as are public libraries and other government buildings, or even a restaurant, cafe or movie theater, which often have air conditioning. — Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Property taxes collected in Kansas go to school districts, city governments, county governments or other special taxing districts like townships and libraries. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

The city was handing out free KN95 face masks at hundreds of libraries, police precincts and firehouses, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026

This is likely to throw local governments into meltdown, jeopardizing services like public safety, libraries and growth management. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

The county treasurer’s office has been slowed down by distribution problems, where some schools, villages and libraries were over- or under-paid. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026