In 2019, the public libraries experienced progress in physical book lending and an ever-increasing number of events for users. In addition, the libraries were among the most used cultural institutions in Denmark, although some Danes still do not make use of the libraries' offerings.
Danish public libraries lent more books in 2019
Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces,
14 October 2020, Denmark
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