A library has a collection people can read or borrow.

The idea

Say at the library, borrow a book from the library and return a library book. The plural of library is libraries.

Examples

  • The library opens at nine.
  • I borrowed a book from the library.
  • Our school has a small library.
  • She studies at the library after class.
  • Please return this library book tomorrow.
  • There are two libraries in our town.

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Watch out

A library lends or provides access to materials; a bookshop primarily sells books. Services and rules vary by library.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the source of the borrowed book. I borrowed this book ___ the library. (from / to)

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    from

    From names the source of the borrowed book.

  2. Choose the plural. Our town has two ___. (libraries / librarys)

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    libraries

    The plural spelling changes y to ies: libraries.

  3. Choose the place in this borrowing context. A place whose main service is lending books rather than selling them is a ___. (library / bookshop)

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    library

    The context describes borrowing, a common library service.

Use it today

Describe a library you know and say what someone can do there.