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Did New York have the oldest public library?
No, Philadelphia has the oldest library. The Library Company of Philadelphia was founded in 1731.
What is theunited states oldest puplic library?
The Franklin Public Library
Is Franklin Public Library in MA the nation's first?
Scoville Public Library in Salisbury, Connecticut claims to be the oldest public library; they have a plaque.
What European nation has the oldest public library?
I believe it is England, with a public library in England established at the London Guildhall in 1425.
What is the oldest library in Boston and what makes it significant in the city's history?
The oldest library in Boston is the Boston Public Library, founded in 1848. It is significant in the city's history because it was the first publicly supported municipal library in the United States, providing free access to books and knowledge for all residents.
Where is the oldest public library located?
Many claims have been made by various countries for the title of "first public library" The Romans had collections of Greek and Latin scrolls which were available in the dry sections of Roman bath houses, but you could not check books out. The North African Islamic empire of the 9th century had sort of lending libraries but access was restricted. The earliest public library in England was established at the London Guildhall in 1425. The Italian Malatestiana Library is a public library dating from 1452 in Cesena. Take your pick!
Where is the oldest library?
The oldest library, St. Catherine's Monastary, is located in Sinai, Egypt. It was built in the middle of the 6th century and houses the second largest collection of religious material in the world (after the Vatican). However it is not accessible to the public, only by monks and invited scholars. If you meant this oldest RUNNING LIBRARY, this next paragraph is what you'll want to see: The bibliotheque de Paris (Library of Paris) combined with the National Library of France, is the oldest continually running public library service, dating back to 1368 when it was housed at the Louvre. It has moved several times over the past 700 years, into newer and larger accomodation and new premises again are currently in the design phase. === === I hope I could help. All of this info. was quoted from this website:http://ttglibrary.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/ever-wondered-what-the-oldest-library-in-the-world-is/Thanks, Nicky :)
Where is the oldest library in North America?
Mexico
What was the first public library in the US?
The Library Company is America's first successful lending library and oldest cultural institution. It was founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin as a subscription library supported by its shareholders, as it is to this day. See: http://www.librarycompany.org/about/index.htm -- Libarian, University of Hawaii at Manoa
What is the biggest library of Pakistan?
Quaid e Azam Library, Lahore is one of the oldest and largest libraries of the country.
What is the oldest book in the Library of Congress?
the mf book
Where is the oldest building in Georgia still serving as a library?
Wynnton Elementary School is the oldest building in Georgia still serving as a library. It has been in use as continuously since 1843.
