With a staff dedicated to commit to being a sustainable workplace, the South Country Library sets a great example with sustainable practices ingrained into their library culture through library policies and the actions of their staff on a daily basis. They're committed to promoting sustainable solutions both inside and outside their facility. Their final presentation serves as a great example of things public libraries can do daily to align their practices with the Triple Bottom Line definition of sustainability.

All things dealing with Seed Libraries - resources to help you start and maintain a seed library, tips, best practices, and inspiration, information on seed saving, locate and connect with seed libraries, and much more!

The Suffolk Cooperative Library System strives to minimize their organizations impact and maximize future generations’ ability to live, work, and play in our shared natural environment, with equal access to clean air, clean water, and natural resources. SCLS is fully committed to reducing their environmental footprint and promoting environmental stewardship.

The Mamakating Library's certification presentation showcases this commitment in a number of ways including implementing a leak detection plan, pollinator gardens, hosting voter registration events, installing photosensitive lighting outside, storing documents on cloud based servers, and partnering with numerous for and non-profit organizations.

View the SLI's 2022 annual report. A wrap up of the year complete with a letter from our president, accomplishments from the past year, testimonials from members, and more.

The Mattituck-Laurel Library Collection Development Policy exists to provide an outline for the development of collections in conjunction with the Mattituck-Laurel Library’s mission “to enrich the quality of life in our community.” T

Harborfields Public Library Certification Presentation. They began working towards certification through the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program in September 2021 and since then have promoted sustainable thinking and taken action to effect change both inside their building and in their community.

The latest news and updates from the SLI for July 2023.

View Valencia College Library's Certification Presentation and see all of great things they are doing to take action, build awareness, and promote sustainability.