Beijing Library awarded IFLA Public Library of the Year 2024
The Public Library of the Year award is presented each year by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). On October 7, 2024, Beijing Library was announced as the final winner of IFLA Public Library of the Year Award 2024 at the International Library Conference Culture, Knowledge, Community in Barcelona. The other three finalists were Yellamundie Library and Gallery, Australia, Kaunas County Public Library, Lithuania and The Shenzhen Library North, China.
This year’s field of nominated libraries is particularly strong. From large and impressive prestige buildings to innovative and sustainable solutions as well as how to transform an existing library building to a completely new outcome. Beijing Library stands out as a vibrant and inviting book heaven with so many things to offer, as well as impressive sustainable solutions within the building. The jury were particularly impressed by how people, books and nature are connected throughout the design and programming of the building. It really stands out as a great example of a library for the future.
Jakob Guillois Lærkes Jury Chair
Photo: Yumeng Zhu
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