• Australian Bureau of Statistics

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26 August 2008This snapshot on the theme of "Libraries are for everyone", provides several interesting statistics about libararies and library attendance in Australia. This snapshot on the theme of "Libraries are for everyone", provides several interesting statistics about libaries and library attendance in Australia, including: Libraries were the second most attended cultural venue or event in 2006. The most popular cultural and leisure activities enjoyed by people aged 18 years and over in 2006 were: going to the movies (69% of persons when reporting all activities enjoyed over a 12 month period); visiting libraries (46% of persons); visiting zoological parks and aquariums (41%); and visiting botanic gardens (40%).