circulating library

historical

(historical) A library that circulated books among feepaying subscribers.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的な）有料の定期購読者に書籍を貸し出す図書館

In the 18th century, many novels first reached readers through a circulating library in the town square.

18世紀、多くの小説は町の広場にある会費制貸本館を通じて初めて読者に届きました。

Sense（1）

(historical) A library that circulated books among feepaying subscribers.

circulating libraries

（ plural ）