rental library

noun

variants or lending library
Definition of rental librarynext
as in library

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Recent Examples of rental library All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lakewood Toolbox, a tool rental library that allows community members an affordable and educational option for borrowing tools. — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 5 Oct. 2020
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  1. library
  2. archive
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  • Despite being a weird device with a black-and-white screen and a crank jutting out the side, the Playdate has managed to cultivate a strong and constantly growing library of games.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Also this month, Raskin and Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii introduced a resolution condemning book bans in school libraries and censorship that has targeted the Smithsonian and other public facilities.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • At the opening, Lafayette 148 NorthPark will feature its fall 2026 collection, including exclusive leather colorways created for Dallas, precise tailoring and signature white shirts informed by the archives and three decades of craftsmanship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Moncler today unveils the latest edition of Re/Icons, its project dedicated to revisiting landmark designs from the brand’s 74-year archive.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Rental library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rental%20library. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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