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The paper begins with the introduction the term ‘information literacy’ and analyses the need for information literacy education in China. It also presents a detail description with examples how the China’s public libraries are cultivating citizens’ information literacy. The experiences prove that the public library is the proper place to nurture citizens’ information literacy. The work on information literacy education can promote the exploration and utilization of information resources. The paper also provides an opportunity for people to realize the value of the public library. In conclusion the author proposes some practical methods concerning the further improvements in information literacy education.