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	The Folger Shakespeare Library URL: http://www.folger.edu/ ODP description: Home to the worldâ€™s largest collection of Shakespeareâ€™s printed works, as well as other rare Renaissance books and manuscripts. Includes information for visitors and readers, online catalog, collection descriptions, calendar of events, online shopping, listings for exhibitions, performances and programs (including performances at the Elizabethan-style Folger Theatre), and a learning page for kids. Page title: -Folger Shakespeare Library
	Wellcome Library for the History of Medicine URL: http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/ ODP description: Library is based in London and is open to visitors. Provides access to catalogues and resources. Page title: The Wellcome Library
	Newberry Library URL: http://www.newberry.org/ ODP description: This noted humanities research library is privately funded but free and open to the public. It houses a non-circulating collection of rare books, maps and manuscripts. Page title: The Newberry Library
	American Library in Paris URL: http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/ ODP description: A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Information on membership, collections, services, and events. Page title: American Library in Paris - Paris, France - Home Page Page description: The American Library in Paris is located in Paris, France, and has been serving the English-speaking community since 1920.
	American Antiquarian Society URL: http://www.americanantiquarian.org/ ODP description: An independent research library focusing on American history, literature, and culture through 1876.
	The London Library URL: http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/ ODP description: Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue. Page description: The London Library is an independent subscription library, based in Piccadilly in the centre of London. The Library contains over a million volumes in all major European languages and has a subject range across the humanities with a particular emphasis on history, literature and related subjects. This site contains information about the Library, including its history and collections, instructions about how to join and membership forms. It i...
	The New York Society Library URL: http://www.nysoclib.org/ ODP description: Subscription library with public access to the reading and reference rooms only; members may borrow books. Information for members and the general public. Page title: The New York Society Library Main Page
	Library of the Boston Athenaeum URL: http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/ ODP description: 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. Page title: Library of the Boston AthenÃ¦um-Home Page Page description: The Boston Athenæum is an independent membership and research library with special collections in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American history, literature, and arts
	Mechanics' Institute Library URL: http://www.milibrary.org/ ODP description: Private library and chess club in the Financial District sponsors literary events. Online catalog and membership information. Page description: non-profit and operating foundation located in the financial district of San Francisco. Membership entitles access to general interest library and chess club. Collections include books, magazines, newspapers, computer classes for seniors, computer classes for seniors, videotapes, audiocassettes, reference databases. Reference service, classroom instruction on web searching and online research, and free access to events and prog...
	J.R. Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica URL: http://www.ritmanlibrary.nl/index.html ODP description: Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details.
	Denver Zine Library URL: http://www.denverzinelibrary.org/ ODP description: Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions. Page title: Denver Zine Library - Home
	The Huntington Library URL: http://www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/LibraryHome.html ODP description: Library of rare books and manuscripts principally in the fields of British and American history and literature, with readers' guides, events calendar, and images of some of the collection. Page title: Huntington Library Home
	Athenaeum of Philadelphia URL: http://www.philaathenaeum.org/ ODP description: 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.
	The Wiener Library URL: http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/ ODP description: Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism. Events, facilities and history of the library. Page title: Wiener Library - home page
	Chetham's Library URL: http://www.chethams.org.uk/ ODP description: Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue. Page title: Chetham's Library Home Page Page description: Chetham's Library
	Village Learning Place URL: http://villagelearningplace.org/ ODP description: A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US). Page description: Library and Learning Center
	The Grolier Club Library URL: http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm ODP description: Overview of the collections of this New York City club devoted to printing, bibliography and the arts of the book.
	America Library of Geneva URL: http://www.amlib.ch/ ODP description: A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community. Page title: The Library in English
	Providence Athenaeum URL: http://www.providenceathenaeum.org/ ODP description: The Providence Athenaeum, founded in 1753 as an independent membership library, will provide a collection of books and other materials to all, of any age, who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery. Page title: The Providence Athenaeum Page description: The Providence Athenaeum
	Mercantile Library of New York URL: http://www.mercantilelibrary.org/ ODP description: Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs. Page title: The Merc