The North Bellmore Public Library proudly joined the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program (SLCP) in January 2023. Over two years, the NBPL sustainability team worked diligently to review, develop, and implement innovative initiatives aimed at fostering a more sustainable future. This presentation highlights some of the results of our efforts.

During this webinar, you will learn about the Sustainable Library Certification Program. A panel of speakers whose libraries completed the SLCP will describe their journey and share their library's experiences. Recorded January 31, 2025

Learn about the exclusive tools, resources and methodologies that help library leaders be more authentic and focused in their decision making; resource use; service and program design; and partnerships to align with the triple bottom line of sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic feasibility. Recorded January 21, 2025

Located in Woodstock, Vermont, Norman Williams Public Library has made a commitment as an organization to be more intentional with daily operations and having a collective awareness about the impact their actions have on the environment. Their collective efforts are helping to strengthen their community and helping them realize just how strong and resilient they are.

During this webinar, you will learn about the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP). Hear firsthand from a member who has completed the SLCP describe their journey and share their experiences. Recorded December 17, 2024

The Ramapo Catskill Library System located in Middletown, NY is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, consolidated, and cooperative services to support member libraries in meeting the needs of their communities.

During this webinar, you will learn about the Sustainable Library Certification Program. A panel of speakers whose libraries completed the SLCP will describe their journey and share their library's experiences. Recorded October 15, 2024.

Learn about the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and how your library can access exclusive resources that you can opt-in to as a member of one of the following library associations: ARL, ILA, MLA (Maine), MLA (Massachusetts), NJLA, NYLA, or VLA. Hear about the exclusive tools, resources and methodologies that help library leaders be more authentic and focused in their decision making; resource use; service and program design; and partnerships to align with the triple bottom line of sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic feasibility. Recorded September 26, 2024.