December Sustainability Challenge: Green Giving
We’ve done a year of sustainability challenges, and our final one is making our holiday celebrations more sustainable.
A good place to start is with gift wrapping, and we can help! We are hosting a Holiday Wrap Party on Sat., Dec. 6 from 2-4 p.m. Drop in and wrap some gifts with supplies we are providing. We also welcome you to bring any wrapping paper, gift bags, tags, etc. that you are no longer using and want to share with other members of the community. Then, on Wed., Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m., designed Elizabeth will be here to show how create handmade cards and gift tags.
On Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., teens will be creating gift tags that will be shared at the Wrap Party (see Page 8).
Other ways to make the holiday more sustainable is to give experiences rather than items, such as tickets to a sporting event or planning an outing like a day trip or museum visit. Or give homemade gifts such as cookies, a crocheted hat or a collage of family photos. Meanwhile, pinecones, boughs and branches found in your yard can supplement your holiday décor.
The New York State of Environmental Conservation has some great suggestions on its website at www.dec.ny.gov.
Upcoming Events
Join designer Elizabeth and learn how to create these sweet giving cards or tags inspired by nature.
Tweens and Teens are invited to drop into the YA Library to play on a variety of video gaming systems setup with preselected games. This will not be a quiet library night! No registration required.
Help us bring attention to cat and kitten adoption by decorating a tote bag for a new cat owner. Make one tote and earn a maximum of one hour of community service. For SHPL cardholders in grades 6-12. No registration required.