March 2025 Newsletter

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 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.
February 20, 2025
For Immediate Release
February 20, 2025
Sustainable Libraries Initiative Renews Partnership with the New Jersey Library Association for a Third Year
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative has renewed its memorandum of understanding with the New Jersey Library Association.
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.