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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.
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LaoThe oldest library in the US is the Darby Free Library which is located in Darby Pennsylvania. The library has been in continuous use since 1743.
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What is the oldest public building in America?
Old state house boston
Who invented the public library system?
they invented it in medieval times.
The removal of books with controversial topics from a public high school library is a form of?
It is a form of censorship.
Who do you consult with to obtain knowledge to local cultural groups?
An excellent starting point would be the local public library.
Where is the supreme court located?
u.s The Supreme Court of the USA is located in Washington D.C. and is very close to both the US Capitol Building and the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.
