noun · A library, particularly one containing collections of classic or historical texts.

这家私人书馆收藏了大量明清时期的古籍。

noun · A traditional private school for young children in former times.

在那个年代，很多孩子都在村里的书馆里读书识字。

A term used as a suffix in the names of certain publishing houses.

他在商务印书馆工作了很多年。

noun · A teahouse where storytelling performances (评书 píng​shū) are held.

老北京的书馆里每天都挤满了听评书的人。