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		quadhome on July 16, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Stephen Covey, "7 Habits" author, dies at 79 Many public libraries are private in ownership and sponsorship. No taxes involved.

king_jester on July 17, 2012 [–]

Such a library is considered private, although such libraries may have public access. Public libraries are considered public by virtue of being publicly funded, partially or wholly, via taxes.

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