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In France people using libraries are generally called  "usagers" i.e. users(not very original) or "lecteurs" , i. e. readers (not very exact) .   Inenglish, the word "patron" is commonly used.  This word is used too forpatron in shops, department store, bakery, butchery, deli, etc.Is there an assimilation of books with bread, meat or sausages? Or is it aninfluence of a fierce capitalism on culture?, asks Monsieur Lapelerie in the list EXLIBRIS.