Description
Book SynopsisDrawing on real-world initiatives from public, school, and academic libraries, this all-in-one guide walks you through how to plan, organize, and run sustainable living programs at your own library. The guide includes materials and equipment list, budget, and recommendations for age ranges and type of library.
Trade ReviewHelpfully, each chapter includes a table which notes the program’s recommended age range, type of library, and estimated costs, for easy reference. The book recognizes that these sorts of programs may be new to library workers, and the step-by-step instructions are targeted towards beginners. Additionally, many chapters contain talking points, learning objectives and points to emphasize, particularly pertaining to safety concerns ... [This is] a useful collection of ideas for libraries."—
Library JournalTable of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
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Introduction: Building a Sustainable and Self-Reliant Lifestyle
Part I Gardening Programs
- 1. Coordinating Gardening and Sustainability Programs with Local Experts
- Anna Frantz
- 2. Growing Vegetables Outside in Winter
- Nancy Griffiths
- 3. Growing Culinary Mushrooms
- Rose Simpson
- 4. Mason Jar Hydroponic Gardening
- Celeste Tapia
- 5. Straw Bale Gardening
- Ellyssa Kroski
Part II Preservation Programs
- 6. Hands-on Canning Workshop: The Basics of Pickling
- Kate McCarty
- 7. Fermentation 101: How to Make Sauerkraut
- Elizabeth Peirce
- 8. How to Make Lilac Syrup
- Kristin White
- 9. Preserving Foods through Dehydration
- Maria Portelos-Rometo
- 10. Making Herbal Tea Blends: A Hands-on Program about Common Herbs and Their Uses
- Martha Napolitan Cownap
- 11. You’re Sup-herb! An Introduction to Herbal Medicine
- Velya Jancz-Urban and Ehris Urban
Part III Pioneer Crafts Programs
- 12. Repair Events in Libraries: Sharing Fixing Skills and Fostering Sustainable Culture
- Gabrielle Griffis
- 13. Steps to Sustainable Grab & Go Kits
- Lauren Antolino, Marissa Lieberman, and Veronique Paillard-Baumann
- 14. How to Make Rolled Beeswax Candles: A Family-Friendly Program to Light Up Your Day
- Jennifer Gargiulo and Celeste Tapia
- 15. Upcycled Jewelry: Sustainable Programming for Teens and Adults
- Colleen Ellithorpe
- 16. The Surprising Power of Hand Sewing: Use a Rugged Old Skill to Mend, Extend, and Uptrend Clothes and Accessories
- Ellen Lumpkin Brown
- 17. Melt-and-Pour Glycerin Soap: A Fun Do-It-Yourself Project for Kids and Adults
- Dana Brigandi
- 18. Lather Up: Cold-Process Soapmaking for Beginners
- Allison Cicero Moore
Part IV Homesteading Programs
- 19. Library Rooftop Bees and Pollinator Education
- Derek Wolfgram
- 20. How to Start a Food Waste Collection Program: Compost Saves the World—From Garbage to Garden
- Lynne Serpe
- 21. Composting at Home
- Catherine Johnson and Maggie Pinnick Andrejko
- 22. How to Prepare for Raising Chickens: Basic Facts to Raise Chicks and Chickens
- Angela Hogg
- 23. All about Chickens: A Hands-on Workshop
- Jennifer Murtoff
- 24. Urban Homesteading: Discover and Activate Your Inner Urban Homesteader
- Zack McCannon
- 25. How to Start a Hobby Farm
- Ellyssa Kroski
About the Contributors
- Index
