Sustainability Initiative
The Valley Cottage Library is a member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative's Sustainable Libraries Certification Program.
What is the SLCP?
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The Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s Sustainable Libraries Certification Program (SLCP) provides Valley Cottage Library with a tested, structured path forward to increase our library’s commitment to environmental stewardship, economic feasibility, and social equity.
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VALLEY COTTAGE LIBRARY SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
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Now Available to Check Out:
HomeBoost Energy Assessment Kit
It comes with everything you need to check your home's energy efficiency when used in conjunction with the HomeBoost app.
After your assessment, you'll get a FREE custom energy report by email (a $99 value) courtesy of Orange & Rockland.
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Call or stop by the Information Desk to check availability.
Houseplant Cutting Swap
Beginning April 20
Grow your community ... of houseplants!
Share your beloved but overgrown plants with your neighbors while diversifying your collection. Bring in a healthy, pest-free rooted or unrooted cutting to swap for something new. Our propagation station will be located near the courtyard windows throughout the week.
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Join Katie and Ashley from 5-6pm on April 20 to kick off our houseplant cutting swap with an informal gathering for houseplant enthusiasts!
Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 2
10am-1pm
Show your civic pride and help spruce up your community as we host a neighborhood Great American Cleanup event.
In conjunction with Keep Rockland Beautiful, the Library will be sending out groups of volunteers to help remove unsightly garbage from our hometown. All cleanup supplies will be provided. Community service letters will be available.
Register to participate at www.keeprocklandbeautiful.org.
Questions? Contact Ashley Maraffino at amaraffino@rcls.org .
*Event will take place rain or shine.
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We’ll also be collecting used household batteries during our cleanup event for recycling. Drop off household batteries at our tent in the parking lot.
Food Scraps Composting Bags
Town of Clarkstown residents can now pick up their food scraps composting bags at the Library!
Bags can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Clarkstown residents must first register for the composting program at the Clarkstown Town Hall or Highway Department.
For more information on the food scraps composting program, visit: www.clarkstown.gov