Independent libraries are membership institutions outside the public and academic library systems, often charging a subscription. This does not include the information services of private companies.
A branch of the American Library in Paris, offering activities, a newsletter, and access to the online catalog. Site in French and English. http://perso.wanadoo.fr/amerlibangers/
Women-only collection of material for and about women, including the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre. Services and facilities, newsletter and membership form. http://www.womens-library.org.uk/
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. http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/
The Mechanics' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco's business district. http://www.milibrary.org/
Subscription library with public access to the reading and reference rooms only; members may borrow books. Site includes information for members and the general public. http://www.nysoclib.org/
An independent membership library; provides a collection of books and other materials to all who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery. http://www.providenceathenaeum.org/
Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies. http://www.linenhall.com/
Administered by the trustees of Amherst College, the Folger was a gift to the American people from Henry Clay Folger and his wife Emily Jordan Folger in 1932. Includes news on library projects and extensive background information. http://www.folger.edu/
Access to the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, the Fraser-Hickson Library, the Montreal Children's Library, and the Jewish Public Library. http://www.independentlibraries.org/
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 applicati http://www.PhilaAthenaeum.org/
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. http://www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/LibraryHome.html
A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US). http://villagelearningplace.org/
Research library in Massachusetts specialising in American history and culture up to 1876. History, catalogues, online exhibits and guides to the collection. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/
Official site of the oldest subscription library in Britain, founded in 1741. History of the library and the village, photographs and information for visitors. http://www.lowtherhills.fsnet.co.uk/
History and photographs of this subscription library offering books, magazines and CDs. Programme of free events and children's page. http://www.litandphil.org.uk/
Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue. http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/
The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue. http://www.marshlibrary.ie/
Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism. Events, facilities and history of the library. http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/
Dedicated to the cultural heritage of Australian women. Description of the collections, lecture programme and membership information. http://www.jessiestreetwomenslibrary.com
Independent subscription library with collections strong in nineteenth-century periodicals and material on South West England. Photographs, history and membership information. http://www.devonandexeterinstitution.org.uk/
History and description of the local history, maritime and geological collections of this English learned society. http://www.durain.demon.co.uk/landa/
Overview of the collections of this New York City club devoted to printing, bibliography and the arts of the book. http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm
Subscription lending library in London dedicated to Marxism and labour movements. Overview of collections, lecture programme and membership rates. http://www.marxlibrary.net/
A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Site includes information on membership, collections, services, and events. http://www.americanlibraryinparis.org/
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. http://fp.armitt.plus.com/
Centre for the Study of Early English Women's Writing, 1600-1830, in Jane Austen's former home. Online texts, history and access. http://www.chawton.org/
Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details. http://www.ritmanlibrary.nl/index.html
A UK subscription library from Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits, artist submissions, and gallery. http://www.theportico.org.uk/
Private lending library in London including archives relating to Highgate Village and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Description of collections and lecture programme. http://www.zen35313.zen.co.uk/
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. http://www.st-deiniols.org/
