Shropshire’s libraries celebrate Green Libraries Week
Libraries across Shropshire are marking National Libraries Week from 7 – 13 October [2024] with a focus on the climate and sustainability.
Search the Shropshire Libraries Events webpage Library events | Shropshire Council to find Green Library Events held in libraries across the county during the week including:
Energy Advice Drop-in – Bridgnorth Library – 9 October – 10am to 4pm- – The Marches Energy Agency is hosting a drop-in session and carbon awareness workshops about improving energy efficiency and keeping warm and well at home. Find out more at Energy advice drop-in | Shropshire Council.
Ludlow Library – 5 October – 9:30am to 1pm – Ludlow 21 is partnering with the Marches Energy Agency to provide training for Community Energy Champions. These will visit homes to help householders in and around Ludlow to conserve energy. Find out more at Ludlow 21 – Community Energy Champions | Shropshire Council
Recycled fabrics talk and demo – Ludlow Library – 7 October – 10am to 12pm – Join Pat Philpott for a talk and demonstration on how to create a jacket from recycled and preloved fabrics. Free session but booking essential. Find out more at Recycled fabrics talk and demonstration | Shropshire Council
Refinishing Furniture – Oswestry Library – 8 October – 9:30am to 12pm – Will from Old To New will be here to talk about kitchen and furniture refinishing. Find out more at Refinishing furniture with Old To New – Green Libraries Week | Shropshire Council
Make a Hedgehog from a book – Oswestry Library – 9 October – 3:45pm to 4:45pm – transform an old book into a paper hedgehog. Suitable for ages 5 to 10 years. Find out more at Make a Hedgehog from a book – Green Libraries Week! | Shropshire Council
Sustainable Fashion Day – Oswestry Library – 10 October – 10am to 2pm –– Lizzie from With Love From will be hosting a sustainable fashion day. Find out more at Sustainable Fashion Day – Green Libraries Week | Shropshire Council
Children’s Costume Swap – 7 October – 9:30am to 5pm – Shrewsbury Library – Bring along a costume that you no longer need and swap it for a fresh look for your event or party, continues all Green Libraries Week whilst stocks last. Find out more at Costume swap | Shropshire Council
In addition to these and other Green Library Week events Shropshire libraries’ host regular activities that support the health and wellbeing for all age groups, these include, digital support, local history drop-ins, Memory and Grief Cafes, free books, free computer use, local information and many free activities for children and young people.
Councillor Robert Macey, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for culture and digital, said:
We are excited to mark this years ‘Green Libraries Week’ with various events and activities for all ages in libraries across the county and Shropshire has much to celebrate!
These events are just part of what our libraries offer. Libraries play a crucial role in helping our communities thrive and become more sustainable, so contact your local library to see what’s available or to collaborate with us in the future.
To search for your events taking place at your local Shropshire library, visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/libraries.
For those wanting to engage with our library service on future collaborations and working with us, can email libraries@shropshire.govuk.
