Shanghai's Heping Library shortlisted for top international award
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Heping Library in Shanghai's Hongkou district was nominated for the Public Library of the Year Award 2025 on Aug 18, the only library from an Asian country among the three shortlisted applicants.
The nomination was announced at the 89th World Library and Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan. Renowned as the top prize for libraries internationally, the award is conferred by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.
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