Awards for the best initiatives from the network of the “B. P. Hasdeu” Municipal Library in Chisinau. 13 distinctions have reached the coordinators of projects that bring new ideas to libraries and bring the reading community closer. The awards were handed out during a ceremony organized by the Municipal Directorate of Culture and Cultural Heritage, on the occasion of Librarian’s Day, reports IPN.
Present at the event, the prime minister of the capital, Ion Ceban, emphasized the importance of libraries for the community, as well as the essential work of librarians. “We thank you for bringing the book closer to every person and for helping us to develop generations in a multifaceted way,” mentioned the mayor.
The winning projects covered diverse fields, from digital services to social inclusion and heritage promotion. In the community services category, “AudioLex – the barrier-free legal library” stood out, offering access to legal information in audio format.
An award was given to the partnership with the UN Refugee Agency, which led to the creation of a modern cultural and educational space. Another awarded project was the online camp “Home in Chisinau”, which promoted European values and strengthened the connection with the diaspora.
In the library spaces category, the renovation project of the “Mihail Ciachir” Library has transformed the institution into a friendly place, adapted to current needs. At the same time, the “Play, Sport and Creativity” initiative has promoted social inclusion through interactive activities.
The Municipal Library “B. P. Hasdeu” is the largest network of public libraries in the capital, with 27 branches. In 2025, the institution had over 123 thousand active users and more than a million visits.
