The contribution of libraries to the development of reading habits in children and adults is significant. Libraries offering and various activities can contribute to changing perception and attitude towards reading. The influence of the library on the habits of reading i sin focus of this paper. The aim was to explore how libraries can contribute to the development and management of reading habits in children. Aside from the fact that the library contributes to the changes in reading habits and the relationship toward books, the library also contributes to changing attitudes, ways of informing, communicating, and dealing with various problems in children and adults. The contribution of the library was explored by surveying elementary school students about the habits of reading and attitudes and perceptions towards the library. The research was conducted in the area of Split and its surroundings. The potential of library influence reflects the role and power of libraries not only in contributing to the achievement of the goals of the education system, but also of the specific culture and literacy levels of society in different areas. The results indicated a diminished level of reading lessons as well as reading in leisure time, which is partly due to low involvement in library activities and membership. Libraries should start with the cooperation with competent institutions and other institutions to strengthen their role and contribution to the achievement of goals not only related to reading and books but also to the development of knowledge society. The programs that need to be developed are those that enable interaction and participation but also the communication of users.