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The Power of Libraries: Social Infrastructure Part II

Wednesday, April 30th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern

Virtual Program

Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich (Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System and founder of the global Sustainable Libraries Initiative), to discuss the critical role libraries play in social infrastructure amidst growing climate threats. Learn about how your local public, school, or academic library can get involved. We encourage you to invite your local university library partners!

Upcoming Webinars Sponsored by the Public Library Association

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.

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.

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.

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.

This month, President and Co-founder of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, co-authored an article for the UCLA Library Electronic Green Journal titled The Storm is Here: Public Libraries' Role in Disaster Preparedness and Community Recovery. 

PrintReleaf has created a customized annual impact graphic for members to share on social media. This is a great way to let your shareholders and customers know you are taking environmental sustainability seriously by sharing your customized PrintReleaf 2024 Annual Impact graphic to your social media channels.

Take a look at the example below from the Suffollk Cooperative Library System: