Most libraries (in Europe, at least) tend to have an incredibly low density of books. I think the image of a good-looking library is more important to them than to actually have more books on the shelves.
E.g. something like this (the main public library in Linköping, Sweden):
Kenmore's public library has a low density of books as well - wide aisles, low shelves. I suspect it is partly due to wanting to be accessible to people in wheelchairs. But few books kinda defeats the purpose of having a library.
Half-Price Books in Bellevue is more my speed. It's completely packed with books. I could putter away hours in there.
Half-Price Books in Bellevue is more my speed. It's completely packed with books. I could putter away hours in there.