Mesa Gateway Library Honored With Prestigious Best New Public Library Award

Mesa Gateway Library has been named the world’s best new public library, winning the 2026 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award. The award recognizes excellence in public library design, innovation and community impact. Gateway Library was selected from an international field of 19 entries representing nine countries and four finalists from the United States, Australia and China. IFLA praised Gateway Library as &#82