Many libraries, known for their free informational resources, now are working toward being environmental stewards.
Libraries -- havens of free informational resources like books and computer access -- now are expanding their repertoire by lending out a few less traditional items. As part of waste reduction efforts, the Solid Waste Agency of Cook County recently awarded grants to Elk Grove and Park Ridge public libraries for sustainability projects, such as textile repair and energy efficiency programming.
The newest exploration item is a pro-grade thermal camera that can help homeowners find invisible holes in their energy efficiency. It also can help inspect electrical panels, find water damage and look for HVAC problems. The grant program offers around $500 to schools and libraries looking to create or expand sustainability programming. Though the program has been around in schools for a decade, SWANCC expanded its application to libraries earlier this year."I wanted to look at it with fresh eyes to see how we can expand our efforts and our mission into the community," said Theresa Greinig, the agency's education coordinator.
"People are really interested to learn how to sew and how to use the sewing machines not only for these kinds of projects that we've done, but then learning how to use them to mend their own clothes," said Nancy Broten-Munson, an Elk Grove librarian."Our hope with the new sewing machine is that we'll be able to circulate that one for people to bring home and use.
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