July Newsletter
Library Leaders of the World Unite!
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.
News
July 3, 2025
Sustainable Libraries Initiative Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members
For Immediate Release
July 3, 2025
Sustainable Libraries Initiative Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members
The change introduces perspectives from diverse library types and locations.
Member News
June 10, 2025
SLI Advisory Board Member Lisa Kropp Selected as a 2025 Library Journal Mover and Shaker
For Immediate Release
June 11, 2025
SLI Advisory Board Member Lisa Kropp Selected as a 2025 Library Journal Mover and Shaker
Awarded under the “Change Agents” category, Lisa is celebrated by Library Journal for success in modernizing her building and adopting sustainable values around every corner.
Member News
June 2, 2025
Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Seed Library Network
For Immediate Release
June 2, 2025
Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Seed Library Network
A new collaboration aims to bring seed library resources to libraries and their communities.
Member News
Upcoming Events
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Green Cleaning Principles and Alternatives
July 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
What makes cleaning “green”? Can we reduce the need to clean with chemicals and find alternatives?
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SLCP Meet Up: Transportation
Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
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SLCP Meet Up: Energy
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
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Get ready to breathe easier on the International Day of Clean Air! A time to recognize the amount of work that must be done to reduce the effects of smog, smoke, airborne chemicals like excessive CO₂, and other forms of harmful air pollution.
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SLCP Meet Up: Water
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
This month's meetup topic discusses the use of water in the library space!
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The Great Give Back is a community service initiative created by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System.
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SLCP Meet Up: Materials & Waste
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
This month's meetup topic discusses properly managing waste and materials in the library space!
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