The figures present information about membership and borrowing patterns at the public library in the town of Little Chalfont.
Overall, adults constitute the largest proportion of library members. Furthermore, children’s fiction and adult fiction are by far the most frequently borrowed categories, whereas other genres are significantly less popular. Although the total number of loans fluctuated over time, there was no clear long-term trend.
In terms of membership, individuals aged 18 to 64 accounted for the highest share, at approximately 51% of all users. By contrast, elderly members represented the smallest proportion, at around 12%. The remaining members consisted of children and teenagers, both of whom made up smaller percentages compared to adults.
Regarding borrowing preferences, fiction dominated overall lending figures. Both children’s fiction and adult fiction recorded the greatest number of loans, considerably exceeding other categories.
Turning to the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016, the figure experienced several fluctuations. Despite periods of increase and decrease, the overall pattern remained relatively stable, with no significant upward or downward trend across the decade.