For Immediate Release

January 16, 2026

Windsor Public Library is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes Windsor Public Library
as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release

January 9, 2026

Alice L. Pendleton Library is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes Alice L. Pendleton Library
as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release
December 29, 2025

John Jermain Memorial Library is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes John Jermain Memorial Library
as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release

December 12, 2025

School Librarian Melissa King is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes School Library Media Specialist Melissa King as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release

December 1, 2025

Surrey Libraries is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes Surrey Libraries
as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release

November 18, 2025

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Delaware Library Association
 The Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with the Delaware Library Association to cultivate library leadership for community resilience.

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:

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.

For Immediate Release
October 16, 2025

Charlotte Library is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes Charlotte Library
as a leader in sustainability.