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Library Leaders of the World Unite!
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) provides library leaders with a proven path forward to co-create libraries and communities that will thrive in the coming years. The Sustainable Library Certification Program and the SLI community of practice focuses your leadership to enable your library, and ultimately your community, to become more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible.
News
November 13, 2025
Newsday Highlights the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s Impact Across Long Island
Newsday spotlights the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and its growing impact across Long Island, showcasing how libraries are modeling environmental responsibility and strengthening their communities through innovative, sustainable practices.
SLCP Features
November 3, 2025
Grant Opportunity: Penguin Random House & United for Libraries 2026 Rural and Small Libraries Grant Program
Grant Opportunity: Penguin Random House & United for Libraries 2026 Rural and Small Libraries Grant Program
Penguin Random House and United for Libraries have announced a new 2026 grant program designed to support rural and small libraries across the country. The program aims to strengthen community connections and enhance fundraising capacity through financial and in-kind support for Friends of the Library groups and other nonprofit organizations that fundraise on behalf of their libraries.
A total of $25,000 in grants will be awarded, including:
Member News
October 29, 2025
Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Michigan Library Association
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2025
Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Michigan Library Association
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with the Michigan Library Association to cultivate library leadership for community resilience.
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SLCP Meet Up: Collective Impact
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Introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Initiative
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Opportunity for SLI Members: Attend the Sustainable Futures Summit 2026 at No Cost
The Sustainable Futures Summit (#SFS26) will take place virtually on March 18–19, 2026
