rental libraries Synonyms

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a commercially operated library (as in a store) that lends books at a fixed charge per book per day

During the Victorian era, rental libraries provided access to literature for those who couldn't afford to buy books.
Small towns often relied on rental libraries to supplement their limited book collections.
Rental libraries allowed readers to sample various authors and genres before committing to a purchase.
As libraries expanded their collections, the role of rental libraries gradually diminished.
Some publishers resisted the rise of rental libraries, fearing it would cannibalize book sales.
Rental libraries served as important literary hubs, fostering book clubs and discussion groups.
Subscription-based models became common in rental libraries, allowing patrons to borrow a certain number of books per month.
The advent of public libraries and the spread of literacy reduced the need for rental libraries.
Some rental libraries transitioned into used bookstores, preserving their connection to the literary world.
The history of rental libraries provides insights into the evolving accessibility of books and the changing reading habits of society.

a commercially operated library (as in a store) that lends books at a fixed charge per book per day

libraries,archives, stacks,bibliothecae,bibliothecas

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During the Victorian era, rental libraries provided access to literature for those who couldn't afford to buy books.

Small towns often relied on rental libraries to supplement their limited book collections.

Rental libraries allowed readers to sample various authors and genres before committing to a purchase.

As libraries expanded their collections, the role of rental libraries gradually diminished.