Westmorland and Furness Libraries are excited to announce their plans for Green Libraries Week 2023; a nationwide celebration of sustainable practices, environmental awareness, and community engagement.
From 2 October 2023 to 8 October 2023 Westmorland and Furness Libraries will host a dynamic line-up of activities and events aimed at promoting eco-consciousness while bringing the community together.
Green Libraries Week is a national event that underscores libraries' commitment to environmental stewardship, promoting green initiatives, and inspiring individuals to embrace sustainable lifestyles.
Below is a taster of the events taking place in Westmorland and Furness during Green Libraries Week.
- Go Green with Art Gene at Barrow Library – Wednesday 4 October, 11.30am – 1pm. A go green themed workshop led by Art Gene with Zero Carbon Cumbria and People, Planet, Pocket. Find out how you can save money and the planet.
- 'When Climate Change Makes People Move' with Joe Human at Kendal Library – Saturday 7 October, 2pm – 3pm. A compelling talk by Joe Human about the frontline of climate change and how it affects us all.
- Carbon Footprint Calculations and Advice Free Drop-in – Find out your Carbon Footprint Calculation and hear about ways you can reduce it. Sedbergh Library, Wednesday 4 October 11.30am -12.30pm and Windermere Library Thursday 5 October 1pm - 2pm.
- Growing Well at Penrith Library - Find out key aspects of the Growing Well project that champions recover through outdoor activity. Thursday 5 October, 6.30pm at Penrith Library
These are just a few of the exciting events taking place during Green Libraries Week 2023 in Westmorland and Furness. View the full schedule for events on Eventbrite.
Cllr Virginia Taylor, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Sustainable Communities and Localities, said;
“Every year there’s a ‘Libraries Week’ celebrating all the brilliant things to learn and do in your library, and this year Libraries Week has gone GREEN! Our libraries will highlight all sorts of resources so we can understand more and learn ways to look after our planet better - plus there are great events where you can meet experts and come away with practical and affordable ideas to try.”