Abstract: [Purpose/Significance] The purpose of this paper is to reveal the current development status of new public cultural spaces in China from multiple dimensions, and provide theoretical references for the high-quality development of new public cultural spaces in period of the 15th Five-Year Plan. [Design/Methodology] Using field research, macro data, and case texts as data sources, this study extracted information on construction methods, spatial creation, operational mode, management mode, and service content, to form concepts and types, and summarize existing problems [Findings/Conclusion] With public libraries and cultural centers as the main construction entities, China undertakes the construction of a new type of public cultural spaces on the basis of the total branch library system. New construction, renovation, and embedding are the main construction approaches of new public cultural spaces, and spatial value is the core value. The transformation of new public cultural spaces has driven the transformation of operation, management and service.. In the future, the new type of public cultural space should be deeply connected with existing public cultural facilities, while forming a staggered development.We should strengthen the construction of new public cultural spaces in rural areas, improve the level of service specialization,and enhance sustainable development capabilities. [Originality/Value] Using multi-source data, this paper reveals the current development status of new public cultural spaces in China from a macro perspective, and proposes development suggestions for the 15th Five-Year Plan.

Key words: New type of public cultural space, General branch system, Public cultural facilities, Public cultural services