National Library Week 2009 (April 13-17)
During National Library Week we want to show you how easy it is to be green! Throughout the week we'll be highlighting green topics to help you on your way. Attend one of our free workshops, get free food, and be on the lookout for green giveaways!
All National Library Week events are FREE and open to the public.
About National Library Week
National Library Week serves as an opportunity to recognize the important contributions of our nation's libraries. As champions of literacy and freedom of information, libraries are an essential part of societal advancement. National Library Week has been observed nationally each April since 1958. Visit the American Library Association website at: www.ala.org to learn more about National Library Week.
Explore Library Resources
Green Tips
Resources at the LCC Library
Explore LCC Resources
Sustainability at LCC
Recycling at LCC
EAT Free Food
Tuesday, April 14
A Taste of LCC:
Go Green with Locally Grown
LCC Hospitality Program
11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Atrium, 2nd floor TLC Building
Enjoy a FREE sampling of dishes prepared by Hospitality Program students created using locally grown ingredients. Talk with and pick up information about local growers. Recipes and nutritional information will be available.
LEARN with Free Workshops
Due to limited seating, please reserve your spot today by calling 517.483.1647 or by email to meadowv@lcc.edu
Workshop participants will receive a special "green" gift package.
Monday, April 13
Elegant Eco Bags: Part 1
Presented by Eve Brown
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room 224 TLC Building
Wondering what to do with all those plastic bags? Learn the basics to crochet a bag from plastic bags. You will discover how to process plastic bags into 'yarn' and will begin a beach bag, shopping bag, or purse. No crocheting experience necessary. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, April 14
Wind Energy
Presented by Stephen Vossler
10:00am - 11:00am
Room 224 TLC Building
Using wind to generate electrical energy is a hot topic these days. Learn about wind energy in Michigan and its practical implementation and costs.
Thursday, April 16
Out with the New and In with the Old: Heirloom Vegetables
Presented by Bob Welch
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 224 TLC Building
Learn about the benefits and ease of planting heirloom vegetables and walk away with a ready to plant heirloom vegetable garden.
Friday, April 17
Elegant Eco Bags: Part 2
10:00am - 11:00am
Room 224 TLC
Presented by Eve Brown
This workshop begins where Elegant Eco Bags Part 1 leaves off. Get further instruction and work on the bag you start in Part 1.
