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

Other technology at the library includes an automatic book sorter, a conveyor belt that scans returned books and sorts them for reshelving or return to other libraries. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Also this month, Raskin and Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii introduced a resolution condemning book bans in school libraries and censorship that has targeted the Smithsonian and other public facilities. — News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026

One sign of the importance of film libraries is demand for the MIFC’s catalogue holders session, which was the first event to fill up this year, according to Gérald Duchaussoy, who co-heads the MIFC. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

There are libraries, telephone calls, microfiche readers and long stretches in which the audience is invited to examine documents alongside her. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

The Valentino show, which took place at the historic Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, invited guests to bring a book of their choice to donate to local libraries. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

This week is Banned Books Week, a tradition going back 44 years in response to challenges to books in schools, libraries and bookstores. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Decades of digital transformation have distributed certificates, keys, encryption libraries, machine identities, APIs, connected devices and cloud workloads across business units and environments. — Amit Sinha, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Those decisions shape the funding available for their schools, parks, playgrounds, and pools, as well as the libraries and community resources available to them. — Jeanette Senecal, Time, 3 Oct. 2026