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The North Bellmore Public Library proudly joined the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program (SLCP) in January 2023. Over two years, the NBPL sustainability team worked diligently to review, develop, and implement innovative initiatives aimed at fostering a more sustainable future. This presentation highlights some of the results of our efforts.

Located in Woodstock, Vermont, Norman Williams Public Library has made a commitment as an organization to be more intentional with daily operations and having a collective awareness about the impact their actions have on the environment. Their collective efforts are helping to strengthen their community and helping them realize just how strong and resilient they are.

The Ramapo Catskill Library System located in Middletown, NY is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, consolidated, and cooperative services to support member libraries in meeting the needs of their communities.

The Rogers Memorial Library staff is aware of the important role they have as a model for sustainability. Their certification presentation serves as proof that you don't need to rebuild the library to have a positive, sustainable influence in your community and that even the smallest changes can have a great impact on making an organization more sustainable.

In February 2022, the West Babylon Public Library joined the Sustainable Library Certification Program, motivated by nearby libraries. By building community partnerships, attaining staff and community support, and remaining dedicated to the Triple-Bottom Line definition of sustainability, they worked through the program and are now proud to be certified sustainable.

With 33 branches and over 300 library staff, the San Diego County Library take their commitment to environmentally friendly practices to the next level by taking a thorough approach through both adaptive and mitigative measures. As the largest public library to complete the Sustainable Library Certification Program see how they've ensured that their services are accessible everyone living in this diverse community.