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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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hi the difference between "in the library" and "at the library

hi, I get confused between "in the library " and "at the library"

are they different? if it is, then when do we use former or latter one
  

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Hi, Say 'in' when you are thinking of 'inside the place'. eg There are a lot of ESL books in my local library. Say 'at' when you are thinking of the place as a location.

— Clive

  • Hi, Say 'in' when you are thinking of 'inside the place'.
  • eg There are a lot of ESL books in my local library.
  • Say 'at' when you are thinking of the place as a location.
  • eg I'll meet you at the library.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

Say 'in' when you are thinking of 'inside the place'. eg There are a lot of ESL books in my local library.

Say 'at' when you are thinking of the place as a location. eg I'll meet you at the library.

Best wishes, Clive
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Thanks Clive,

So can I say that "I'm studying in the library". or "I'm studying at the library"

Still bit confused with this one
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Hi,

Either. there's not much difference. Are you thinking of yourself sitting inside the library at a table, or are you thinking of the library as a place that is 10 minutes walk from your home, and that is near the park and behind the super-market?

Best wishes again, Clive
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