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.
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- American Library in Angers, France A branch of the American Library in Paris, offering activities, a newsletter, and access to the online catalog. Site in French and English.
- The Folger Shakespeare Library 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 background information.
- Library of the Boston Athenaeum 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.
- Mechanics' Institute Library The Mechanics' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco's business district.
- The New York Society Library Subscription library with public access to the reading and reference rooms only; members may borrow books. Information for members and the general public.
- Providence Athenaeum (Rhode Island) An independent membership library; provides a collection of books and other materials to all who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery.
- The Linen Hall Library Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies.
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia 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.
- Village Learning Place A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US).
- American Antiquarian Society Research library in Massachusetts specialising in American history and culture up to 1876. History, catalogues, online exhibits and guides to the collection.
- The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne History and photographs of this subscription library offering books, magazines and CDs. Programme of free events and children's page.
- Mercantile Library of New York Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs.
- The London Library Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue.
- Marsh's Library The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue.
- Chetham's Library Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue.
- The Wiener Library Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism. Events, facilities and history of the library.
- The Birmingham & Midland Institute Library Book collection dating from 1799 and music library. Events, membership and location map.
- American Library in Paris A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Information on membership, collections, services, and events.
- Chawton House Library & Study Centre Centre for the Study of Early English Women's Writing, 1600-1830, in Jane Austen's former home. Online texts, history and access.
- The Indian and Colonial Research Center Research library specializing in Colonial and Native American history.
- The Portico Library and Gallery A UK subscription library from Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits, artist submissions, and gallery.
- America Library of Geneva A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community.
- Newberry Library Independent research library with a focus on the humanities is privately funded, but free and open to the public.
- Denver Zine Library Publicly accessible collection of over 3,000 zines. Includes events schedule, online catalog, or directions.
- J.R. Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica Features a large collection of works in the Hermetic-Christian tradition. Information on exhibitions and scholarly conferences. Online articles and visiting details.
- The Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine Research library in London, open to the public free of charge. Catalogues of books, archives and images.