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The Top 5 Larges Libraries in The United States
| Library | Location | Approx Number of Books | Year Founded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Library of Congress | Washington DC | 29 million volumes | April 24, 1800 |
2 |
Harvard University Library | Cambridge, Massachusetts | 15.39 million volumes | 1638 |
3 |
New York Public Library | New York City | 15 million volumes | 1895 |
4 |
Yale University Library | New Haven, Connecticut | 11 million volumes | 1701 |
5 |
Queen\'s Borough Public Library | New York City | 10 million volumes | 1858 |
Sources: Various
List Notes: This list is rated by total number of books in the library's collection.
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