中国越来越重视公共图书馆，并鼓励人们充分加以利用。 就近公布的统计数字表明，中国的公共图书馆数量在逐年增长。许多图书馆通过翻新和扩建，为读者创造了更为安静、舒适的环境。大型公共图书馆不仅提供种类繁多的参考资料，而且定期举办讲座、展览等活动。近年来，也出现了许多数字图书馆，从而节省了存放图书所需的空间。一些图书馆还推出了自助服务系统，使读者借书还书更加方便，进一步满足了读者的需求。
China tends to pay more attention to the public libraries and encourages people to make full use of them. The latest statistics showed that the number of Chinese public libraries is increasing year after year. Many libraries have been renovated and expanded to create a more quiet and comfortable environment for the readers. Large-scale public libraries do not only provide a variety of reference materials but also hold events including lectures and exhibitions regularly. For the past few years, many digital libraries showed up, saving space for the storage of books. To make it more convenient for the readers to borrow and return books, some of the libraries also provided the self-service system which meets the readers' demands further.