Several things have changed in the world of libraries. Several books have been replaced by audiobooks and movies, and the business is working more and more digitally.
In addition, lending has increased over the years. They are almost twice as large today as they were in 1959.
1959: 133,654 loans.
2018 : 240,465 loans.
The increase may be due to the fact that today there are more options to borrow. Among other things, movies, games and audiobooks that were not offered then.