1. plural of library; buildings or rooms containing collections of books and other materials for reading, study, or reference
2. collections of books, records, or other materials organized for use
3. collections of software routines or programs available for use by computer programmers
Usage: computing

Examples

• The city has several public libraries throughout different neighborhoods.
• University libraries often have extensive research collections.
• She spent hours studying in the quiet libraries on campus.
• Many libraries now offer digital resources and online databases.
• The programmer imported several libraries to build the application.
• School libraries help students develop reading skills.
• Modern libraries provide computer access and internet services.