Abstract: Living library service have been introduced into China’s universities, private libraries, network and few of public libraries with small amount, low participation, rigid activity forms, single theme, lack of Livingbook types and fugacity activities. In order to extend the service function of modern library, develop and improve the diversified public library service system, based on the summary about the origin, significance and domestic development status of living library, this paper focused on the necessity and feasibility of introducing living library into public library and making it become normalized and standardized service, hoping to bring living library into public library service system soon.

Key words: Living library