Libraries week and Black History Month
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Nottingham City Libraries
October 2023
Libraries Go Green!
Green spaces
Library gardens are fantastic spots to read, relax, and join in all sorts of fun activities. They're like outdoor havens that add a big splash of happiness and well-being to your library experience!
*Did you know that we have 9 libraries with small gardens in the city??*
Pop in to any ot these libraries and enjoy our outdoor space:
Aspley, Basford, Bilborough, Dale Centre, Hyson Green, Radford-Lenton, Strelley Road, The Meadows, and Wollaton.
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We are making our gardens better
Nottingham City Libraries was successful in securing funding administered by Arts Council England for the "One Hyson: Growing Together" project to enhance the garden located at Hyson Green Library.
The project's main objective is to rejuvenate and ensure the long-term sustainability of the garden, which is shared between the library and the Acorn Resource Centre day care services. The transformation aims to make it into a beautiful oasis for all sorts of activities and events.
How you can support us
If you enjoy gardening, we are looking for local volunteers to help us maintain and improve the gardens at The Meadows Library and Strelley Library.?
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Green Libraries Manifesto
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We are excited to announce that we have signed up for the Green Libraries Manifesto. This commitment joins us with many other library services around the country, with the goal of placing environmental sustainability at the core of our decision-making process.
Our aim is to help people find reliable information to explore issues related to sustainability and climate change and to work in partnership with others to raise awareness of green programs and initiatives.
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cobra
Sustainable business
The Business & IP Centre Nottinghamshire can assist you in exploring ways to make your business more sustainable and reduce its carbon footprint. We offer a range of useful factsheets on COBRA, including:
* ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
* A guide to Packaging Waste Regulations
* Sector Update: Green Energy
* A range of trade events and organisations providing advice on reducing your impact on the planet
*Explore Cobra* [ [link removed] ]
Our BIPC Advisor can also provide guidance on available grant funding options to help reduce your business's carbon footprint, particularly for energy efficiency projects
*Find out more about the BIPC* [ [link removed] ]
Sustainable Library Buildings
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Did you know that our new Central Library will incorporate several sustainability features, including 720 solar panels on the roof of the development?
*Find out more on our website* [ [link removed] ]
Green Reading
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Do you want to learn more about the world and how to help protect it?
Check out our special book collections for adults and children!
These collections are all about connecting with our planet and finding ideas for sustainable living. You can find them on the front page of our catalogue. It's easy to reserve the books you like with just a few clicks or taps.
Start your journey today!
*View the catalogue* [ [link removed] ]
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borrowbox
Celebrate Green Libraries Week with Borrowbox!
Discover a great selection of? eBook and eAudio on Borrowbox celebrating Green Libraries Week.
You can borrow these titles for free using your library card. Borrowbox offers user-friendly apps for both Apple and Android devices, or you can access them through your web browser.
*View the collection here* [ [link removed] ]
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Borrow not buy
In our book list there are a few titles around reducing the amount we consume to reduce waste and production emissions.?
The library offers many ways to do just that.?
As well as borrowing books and audio books, you can read your favourite magazines and newspapers with our eResource collections, which helps you to save money too!
*Find out more about our collection* [ [link removed] ]
Black History Month
Celebrated every October,?Black History Month [ [link removed] ]?is an annual commemoration of the achievements, contributions and history of black people in the UK, and this year the theme is 'Saluting our Sisters'.
Reading is a great way to learn about equality and diversity.
Explore our selection of fiction and non-fiction that celebrate the ethnically diverse communities of our world as well as providing a good starting point for exploring the topics of racism, prejudice and black history.
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New Jigsaw
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'All the fun of the fair!'
As we welcome our historic Goose Fair to Nottingham once again, here?s a flashback to the opening day in 1983 showing teenagers enjoying the fast rides.
October Half-Term
Look out for our half-term activities in your local library!
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Contact Nottingham City Council
Tel: 0115 915 5555
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