Independent

	America Library of Geneva : A non-profit subscription library based out of Geneva, Switzerland, serving the English speaking community. - www.amlib.ch/
	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. - www.americanantiquarian.org/
	American Library in Paris : A private, non-profit English-language library in Paris, France since 1920. Site includes information on membership, collections, services, and events. - www.americanlibraryinparis.org/
	Association of Independent Libraries : Directory and guide to the history and collections of independent subscription libraries. - www.independentlibraries.co.uk/
	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. - www.philaathenaeum.org/
	Bibliothèque Américaine d'Angers : 25 000 livres, nouvelles, biographies, CD-roms, activités. - perso.wanadoo.fr/amerlibangers/
	Booklend : A free personal library of books available by post, operating on the honor system. - www.booklend.net/
	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. - www.chawton.org/
	Chetham's Library : Founded in 1653 in Manchester, England and open free of charge. History, list of manuscripts and online catalogue. - www.chethams.org.uk/
	Fendrick Library : A privately funded library open to the public, and sponsoring year round reading programs, special events, and guest speakers. - www.geocities.com/momby98/index.html
	Glasgow Womens Library : Just off the Trongate, this women-only library contains books, music and artwork by and about women as well as the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre. - www.womens-library.org.uk/
	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. - www.ritmanlibrary.nl/index.html
	jessiestreetwomenslibrary.com - www.jessiestreetwomenslibrary.com/
	Leadhills Reading Society : Official site of the oldest subscription library in Britain, founded in 1741. History of the library and the village, photographs and information for visitors. - www.lowtherhills.fsnet.co.uk/
	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. - www.bostonathenaeum.org/
	Marsh's Library : The earliest public library in Ireland, built in 1701, with contemporary religious and scientific collections. Online catalogue. - www.marshlibrary.ie/
	Marx Memorial Library : Subscription lending library in London dedicated to Marxism and labour movements. Overview of collections, lecture programme and membership rates. - www.marxlibrary.net/
	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. - www.milibrary.org/
	Mercantile Library of New York : Subscription library dedicated to the promotion of literature. Membership information, facilities and programs. - www.mercantilelibrary.org/
	Montreal Association of Independent Libraries : Access to the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, the Fraser-Hickson Library, the Montreal Children's Library, and the Jewish Public Library. - www.independentlibraries.org/
	Newberry Library : Independent research library concentrating in the humanities; privately funded, but free and open to the public. - www.newberry.org/nl/newberryhome.html
	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. - www.providenceathenaeum.org/
	savetheathenaeum.com - www.savetheathenaeum.com/
	St Deiniol's Library : 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. - www.st-deiniols.org/
	The Ambleside Museum & Armitt Library : Free educational institution in the Lake District. Bibliographies and artefacts on natural history and local people including Beatrix Potter, Ruskin and the Lake poets. - fp.armitt.plus.com/
	The Birmingham & Midland Institute Library : Book collection dating from 1799 and music library. Events, membership and location map. - www.bmi.org.uk/library.html
	The Christian Library : Information on this private library located in Oklahoma. - www.thechristianlibrary.net/
	The Devon & Exeter Institution : Independent subscription library with collections strong in nineteenth-century periodicals and material on South West England. Photographs, history and membership information. - www.devonandexeterinstitution.org.uk/
	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 extensive background information. - www.folger.edu/
	The Grolier Club Library : Overview of the collections of this New York City club devoted to printing, bibliography and the arts of the book. - www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm
	The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution : Private lending library in London including archives relating to Highgate Village and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Description of collections and lecture programme. - www.zen35313.zen.co.uk/
	The Huntington Library : 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. - www.huntington.org/LibraryDiv/LibraryHome.html
	The Linen Hall Library : Subscription library with unique collections of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, genealogical sources, graphic images and ephemera for Irish and local studies. Includes news, membership details and visitor information. - www.linenhall.com/
	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. - www.litandphil.org.uk/
	The London Library : Scholarly subscription library in central London collecting principally in the humanities. History, collections, membership information and online catalogue. - www.londonlibrary.co.uk/
	The New York Society Library : 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. - www.nysoclib.org/
	The Portico Library and Gallery : A subscription library in Manchester featuring 19th century literature, local school exhibits, artist submissions, and gallery. - www.theportico.org.uk/
	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. - library.wellcome.ac.uk/
	The Wiener Library : Modern Jewish history collection in London with special reference to Nazism and antisemitism. Events, facilities and history of the library. - www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/
	theicrc.org - www.theicrc.org/
	Tumbleweed Lending Library : Lends books via the mail to those willing to pay shipping costs. Includes lists of titles and a call for donations. - www.angelfire.com/indie/twlibrary
	Village Learning Place : A non-profit community-based library, learning center, educational garden, and technology center serving diverse populations in Baltimore, Maryland (US). - villagelearningplace.org/
	Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society Library & Archive : History and description of the local history, maritime and geological collections of this English learned society. - www.durain.demon.co.uk/landa/