The Public Library Success Story

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• 58% of the population hold library membership

• 10 million people use libraries at least once a fortnight

• Britain’s most popular cultural institution

Source: New Library: The People’s Network

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• Public libraries success can be measured by the fact that they are a presence in most communities in the country.

• 60% of population have a library card.
  • 4,700 libraries and 693 mobiles.
  • 129 million books.

• 10 million people visit once a fortnight.

• Britain's most popular cultural institution?
  • 377 million library visits were made in 1996 compared to 33 million attendances at professional league football matches.