A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.

Research library in Massachusetts specialising in American history and culture up to 1876. History, catalogues, online exhibits and guides to the collection.

A branch of the American Library in Paris, offering activities, a newsletter, and access to the online catalog. Site in French and English.

A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Site includes information on membership, collections, services, and events.

Directory and guide to the history and collections of existing subscription libraries in the United Kingdom.

Non-profit, member-supported library founded in 1814 to collect materials 'connected with the history and antiquities of America, and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge'; online catalog, exhibit information, and grant applications available.

A free personal library of books available by post, operating on the honor system.

Centre for the Study of Early English Women's Writing, 1600-1830, in Jane Austen's former home. Online texts, history and access.

Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue.

Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions.

A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special events, and guest speakers.

Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details.

Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture programme and membership information.

Introduces a Tibetan culture library featuring in excess of 10,000 books as well as additional 10,000 journals, newspapers, and magazines.

Official site of the oldest subscription library in Britain, founded in 1741. History of the library and the village, photographs and information for visitors.

A membership and research library with special collections in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American history, literature, and arts.

The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.

Subscription lending library in London dedicated to Marxism and labour movements. Overview of collections, lecture programme and membership rates.

The Mechanics' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco's business district.

Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.

Access to the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, the Fraser-Hickson Library, the Montreal Children's Library, and the Jewish Public Library.

Independent research library with a focus on the humanities is privately funded, but free and open to the public.

An independent membership library; provides a collection of books and other materials to all who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery.

Information on this library founded by William Ewart Gladstone in 1889 for the promotion of 'Divine Learning'. Includes details on programmes and access to the library catalogue.

Free educational institution in the English Lake District. Bibliographies and artefacts on natural history and local people including Beatrix Potter, Ruskin and the Lake poets.