2024 Annual Report Slide

The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) provides library leaders with a proven path forward to co-create libraries and communities that will thrive in the coming years. The Sustainable Library Certification Program and the SLI community of practice focuses your leadership to enable your library, and ultimately your community, to become more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible.
March 27, 2025
For Immediate Release
March 27, 2025
Co-Founders of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative Featured in the American Libraries Sustainability Issue
Sustainable Libraries Initiative co-founders Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and Matthew Bollerman are highlighted in American Libraries Magazine’s special sustainability issue.
March 21, 2025
For Immediate Release
March 21, 2025
North Bellmore Public Library is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes North Bellmore Public Library
as a leader in sustainability.
February 28, 2025
For Immediate Release
March 3, 2025
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative Announces Nationwide Launch of the School Librarian Sustainable Library Certification Program
An updated program encourages school librarians across the country to become library leaders and incorporate sustainable practices into every day curriculum.
SLCP Meetup - Outdoor Spaces