Library & Books: 18 Everyday English Words

A place where people read, borrow and use books or other resources.

Example: We walked to the library after school.

A person who helps people use a library.

Example: The librarian showed me the science books.

A set of written or printed pages bound together.

Example: I borrowed a book about sharks.

A flat surface where books are stored.

Example: Put the book back on the shelf.

One area grouped by topic or type.

Example: The children's section is upstairs.

A searchable list of library materials.

Example: Use the catalogue to find the title.

To take something for a time and return it later.

Example: You can borrow this book for three weeks.

To bring a borrowed item back.

Example: Please return the book by Friday.

The date when a borrowed item should be returned.

Example: The due date is next Monday.

A card or account used to borrow library materials.

Example: I used my library card at checkout.

The place or process for borrowing library items.

Example: We went to checkout with three books.

To extend the time you may keep a borrowed item.

Example: I renewed the book for another week.

A request to save an item for you when it is available.

Example: I placed a hold on the new novel.

The person who wrote a book or text.

Example: Who is the author of this story?

The name of a book, story or other work.

Example: The title is printed on the cover.

One main section of a book.

Example: We read the first chapter together.

Stories created from imagination.

Example: This mystery novel is fiction.

Writing that presents factual information about real subjects.

Example: The dinosaur book is nonfiction.