IFLA Green Library Award 2024 Results

1st Place: US, Missoula: Missoula Public Library, “Missoula Public Library”

The Missoula Public Library exemplifies sustainability through its innovative programming and green practices. It has taken an innovative approach to housing third party organisations focused on family development, STEM education, and media literacy.

The Library’s reach is extensive, reaching 23,000 people through 1,000 programmes, three quarters of which address environmental conservation, social sustainability and economic equality. The new building follows green principles and includes Indigenous art. Its design maximizes natural light, blending modern innovation with ancient wisdom. The Library’s award submission showcases its comprehensive sustainability efforts.

• 2nd Place: Germany, Paderborn: Stadtbibliothek Paderborn, “Eden – a sustainable library” 
• 3rd Place: Spain, Salamanca: Biology Library of the University of Salamanca, “Small, but working together it works!”

• 1st Place: Ireland, Dublin: UCD Library, James Joyce Building, “Beyond the Lifecycle: Libraries Supporting the Circular Economy”
• 2nd Place: Ukraine, Kyiv: Library at Priorka for children, “Ecological space “Green Library”: in search of ech0eroes and a way out of the ecological crisis”
• 3rd Place: China, Foshan City: Foshan Library, “Reading in Green: the intelligent book stacks project”