Who is the winner of the IFLA Green Library Award 2024?

The Correct answer is Missoula Public Library.

Key Points

IFLA Green Library/Grand Scale Project Award 2024 Winners

• ​1st Place: Missoula Public Library, USA:
  • Recognized for sustainability-driven programming, the Missoula Public Library integrates STEM education, media literacy, and family development.
  • Hosting 1,000 programs for 23,000 people, three-quarters focus on environmental conservation, social sustainability, and economic equality.
  • The library's eco-friendly building design incorporates Indigenous art and maximizes natural light, blending modern innovation with traditional wisdom.
• 2nd Place: Stadtbibliothek Paderborn, Germany:
  • ​The Paderborn City Library transformed a 460-year-old building using upcycled materials and promotes the sharing economy with initiatives like a seed library, food sharing, and tool lending.
  • With 80 partners, it embraced community-driven design to foster a sustainable, trust-based society through programs addressing food insecurity and waste reduction.
• 3rd Place: Biology Library, University of Salamanca, Spain:
  • ​Dedicated to environmental awareness, the Biology Library bridges academic research and the local community through guided walks, conferences, and film series.
  • It shares resources beyond campus, including equipment loans and its digital magazine, “Bionoticias”, which highlights global environmental research.
  • Partnering with environmental groups, it actively promotes sustainability education.

Additional Information

• IFLA Green Library Project Award 2024 Winners:
  • 1st Place: UCD Library, James Joyce Building, Dublin, Ireland
  • 2nd Place: Library at Priorka for Children, Kyiv, Ukraine
  • 3rd Place: Foshan Library, Foshan City, China
• Runner-ups:
  • Uşak Banaz Public Library, Ankara, Turkey – "Agro Library"
  • France Bevk Public Library, Nova Gorica, Slovenia – "Guardians of Seeds"