[Purpose/significance] Based on combing the rise and development of new public reading spaces at home and abroad, through the interpretation of typical cases of Beijing’s new public reading spaces since 2012, a multi-dimensional analysis of the theoretical and practical value of the public library’s perspective will provide references for the development of public reading space in the future. [Method/process] Taking Beijing, which has a relatively mature regional development as a sample, using research methods such as ethnography, data analysis, comparative analysis, case analysis, etc., analyzed the typical characteristics and existing problems of the new public reading space, and put forward specific countermeasures for future development. [Result/conclusion] The research on the new public reading space has enriched and developed the connotation and extension of contemporary public library science. It is of great value for strengthening the governance of public libraries, improving the coverage and accessibility of public libraries, and rebuilding the paper reading culture. The development of new public reading spaces should be promoted in terms of increasing the enthusiasm of social institutions, establishing a demonstration and evaluation mechanism, formulating a standardized system and strengthening supervision and evaluation.