Sustainability Programs in Public Libraries

 

Your Name and Title: Sara Whitaker, Library Associate

 

Library, School, or Organization Name: Gwinnett County Public Library

 

Co-Presenter Name(s):none

 

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Georgia, USA

 

Language in Which You Will Present: English

 

Target Audience(s): Library Staff

 

Short Session Description (one line): Sustainability Programming in Public Libraries.

Learn how to design intergenerational programs, both in-person and online, that promote recycling and sustainability.

 

Full Session Description (as long as you would like):

This session will discuss the design and implementation of sustainability programming in the public library. By partnering with local recycling organizations and by teaching library users how to modify their recycling habits, the library promotes healthier lifestyles in the local and global community. Learn how to tailor sustainability programs to different audiences by creating interactive activities, crafts, and lessons for all ages.

 

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BrkXxpyvVXSsLua4L_ijQSCuE7w53RanMjHdKOS_9H4/edit#slide=id.g234f3d6282_0_242

 

Sample of Virtual programs

Here are the links to the World Ocean Awareness Month program videos, which is one of the programs that will be discussed in the presentation.

week 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_kGVYVS30E

week 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo5BDC1pmi4 

week 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vJ4yg6UdSs  

week 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94gNafFhFjc  

 

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