Never before have so many children and young people leg members of the public library. Last year, that number was Almost 2.4 Million, accounting for 73 percent of all Dutch Youth. More and More Young Adults Up to the Age of Thirty Are Also Joining.
In Total, The Number of Members Grew Last Year by 2 percent to over 3.7 Million, Reports The Association of Public Libraries (VOB) in A Press Release. This mean that more than a fifth of all residents of the Netherlands are Members of the Library. Accordance to the vob, the growth is accompanied by more activities, the program the library at school , and an increase in staff and volunters.
“Libraries are managing to attract and captivate a record number of Young People,” Says VOB director Klaas Gravesteijn. “In a time when smartphones and social media demand a lot of Attention, that is a significant achievement. Our Ambition is to reach all children, in The Neighborhood and at school.”
Also, outgoing minister Moes (Education, Culture and Science) is positive about the development. “Reading is Essential for Everything You Do, Whether It’s School, Further Education, Or Finding Your Place in Society. Libraries Play a Central Role in Reaching Young People Throughhout The Country.”
The Vob Emphasizes That Libraries Are Becoming Increasingly Accessible to Young Adults. More and more branches sacrifice people over the Age of Eighteen Free or Cheaper Memberships, which are this Group is also Finding ITS WAY TO THE LIBRARY MORE OFTEN. Everyone up to the age of Eighteen Has Been Able to Become a Free Member of the Library Since July 1, 2022.