IFLA Green Library Award 2024 Germany_Eden Library

The Stadtbibliothek Paderborn / Paderborn City Library renovated a 460-year-old building, and upcycled scrap by products for furniture. It emphasizes the sharing economy with items like a seed library, food sharing programme, clothing exchange, and tool library. The Library listens to community needs, aiming incorporate their wishes into design and programming. With 80 partners, it used participatory design methods for the renovation. Programmes address food insecurity and waste, promoting sustainability across environmental, social, and economic aspects, fostering a connected, trust-based community.

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