Looking to grow greener programs? These resources provide great ideas and samples of green programming for all ages.

Teens Go Green!: Tips, Techniques, Tools and Themes for YA Programming
by Valerie Colston. (2011)
This reference book provides some great YA programming ideas, and lists of tools you’ll need to provide them.

Energy Education & Workforce Development:
K-12 Lesson Plans & Activities
Here you’ll find many creative lesson plans, labs, projects and other activities for grades K-12 on energy-related topics.

Collins Library: Library Resources Renewed
Some fabulous examples of recycling activities at the Collins Memorial Library, University of Puget Sound.

Sustainable Libraries: Programming
This blog provides great information about sustainability in libraries.

Calgary Public Library: Eco-Action Blog
The Calgary Public Library is a great all around resource for thinking green.

What green programs have been successful at your library?

Head over to WebJunction Illinois and comment in our green programming discussion forum.

We’re in the process of transitioning blog posts to WJIL, you can also view this post on the “Growing Greener Libraries” News page.