We at the Morton Grove Public Library started this blog in the summer of 2008 as part of the Going Green Campaign to raise awareness of environmental and climate issues. Since that time, we have filmed videos on environmental topics, created a “Going Green on the Green” mini-golf activity, hosted a number of programs at the Library featuring going green topics, and posted timely and topical information to this blog.
We’ve been successful in attracting readers like you to this blog (and hopefully from there to our web site), and hope you have found it interesting, entertaining, and helpful.
As we wrapped up our campaign a few months ago, and with green living having become main stream, we decided to incorporate going-green postings into our Did You Know? (DYK) blog. The Did You Know? blog covers a wide variety of topics, and our “green” entries will find a great home there.
With that said, this is the last posting on this blog. We invite you to continue reading our entries on green and other issues on our Did You Know? blog. See you there!
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green Lifestyle | Tags: Morton Grove Public Library, paper beads, recycled beads, swancc, Trashy Fashion Show
Come to SWANCC’s 3rd annual Trashy Fashion Show to see MGPL’s entry: a flapper dress embellished with handmade recycled paper beads (pictured left). The fashion show will be held at Glenview’s Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave, on Friday, November 13, 7pm. Admission to the show is free, but reservations are required. To make your reservation, email info@swancc.org or call SWANCC’s office at 847-724-9205, ex. 201.
Filed under: Going Green Programs, Going Green at MGPL | Tags: Chicago Prius Club, hybrid cars, prius
Members of the Chicago Prius Club will discuss hybrid cars: what a hybrid is, how they operate, how they get good gas mileage, and how they impact our environment. Some hybrid cars will be on hand for your inspection. Bring your questions and talk to hybrid car owners.
The program will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library’s Baxter Room Auditorium on Sunday, October 3, from 1-3pm. Registration is not required. Questions? Call the Reference Desk at 847-929-5101.
Filed under: Going Green Programs, Going Green at MGPL | Tags: fashion, garbage, library events, recycled beads, swancc, trash
Calling all paper bead makers! Help make beads by attending the Library’s monthly crafting group, Get Hooked. Paper bead makers are needed to help create a beaded dress for MGPL’s entry in SWANCC’s Trashy Fashion Show, to be held Friday, November 13, 7 pm, at the Glenview Park District Park Center. Garments will be judged on visual impact, originality, use of “trash” (MGPL’s dress will be made of recycled flyers) and practicality.
Limit: 20. Registration is required.
Location: Conference Room (second floor)
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green Tips | Tags: events in Morton Grove, green lawn care, organic lawn care
Mike Nowak, WCPT radio host, humorist, and columnist for Chicagoland Gardening Magazine looks at why the concept of the “perfect lawn” is so harmful to the environment and explains how some simple cultural practices can be just as effective as expensive chemicals to keep your lawn green and healthy.
Guys on Grass will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library’s Baxter Room Auditorium on Saturday, May 2, from 10-11am. Registration is required. To register:
- call 847-929-5101
- stop by the Reference Services Desk
- go to the event registration calendar
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: Green events, Morton Grove Public Library, Spring Blast, Spring events for kids
Families and friends of all ages are invited to the Library’s 2nd Annual Spring Blast Outdoor Festival, a celebration of the Morton Grove Public Library and its community. Games, music, “green” mini golf, and activities for children and teens will be provided. This year we are featuring Science Chicago Partners, such as: Field Museum’s Renewable Energy Vehicle & Go Kart, Northwestern University Mechanical Engineering Dept.’s Solar Car, Fermilab’s hands-on Science Exhibits, First Robotics Illinois’ robots and Mike Davis from Harold Washington College in a chemistry science show! Some activities will be held inside the Library as well. If weather does not cooperate the Spring Blast will be held entirely inside the Library. Come and join us in the fun!
The Spring Blast will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00-2:30pm.
Registration is not required. For more information about this event, call 847-965-4220.
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green Lifestyle, Green in Morton Grove | Tags: Green Programming, swancc
Learn how you can be a better steward of our environment and save money by implementing simple tips to reduce waste, save energy, and conserve water. Mary Allen, Recycling and Education Director for the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County provides resources and special recycling program information.
Choose to Be Green will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library’s Baxter Room Auditorium on Tuesday, April 21, from 11:30-2pm.
Registration is not required. For more information about this event, call 847-965-4220.
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL | Tags: environmental events for kids, Parker in the Park
Join us for a unique musical experience that will bring science to life for the whole family. Your child will discover the wonders of the bees, trees, photosynthesis and seeds and much more in this interactive natural science show about the environment.
Parker in the Park will take place at the Morton Grove Public Library’s Baxter Room Auditorium on Saturday, April 18, from 2-3 pm.
Registration is not required. For more information about this event, call 847-965-4220.
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green Lifestyle, Green News, Green Tips, Random Factoids | Tags: carbon footprint, newspapers, online newspapers
If you want an easy way to be more environmentally friendly, stop your newspaper subscription. According to The Environment Equation by Alex Shimo, you can reduce your yearly carbon output by 580lbs when you read newspapers online. If you have a Morton Grove Public Library card, you can access more than 500 newspapers from more than 55 countries in 33 languages, all in full page format through our newest online database: PressDisplay.
The Environment Equation: 100 Factors That Can Add to or Subract from Your Total Carbon Footprint
Shimo, Alex
Maron, Christopher J.
2008/04 – Adams Media Corporation
9781598698145 Check the Library’s Catalog 100 Factors That Determine Your Impact on the Earth …More
Filed under: Books, Going Green at MGPL | Tags: career change, green jobs, unemployed
If you’re unemployed or if you’re just looking to make a career change, you might want to consider getting a “green” job. Believe it or not, there are range of green jobs out there, ranging from transportation to energy to goods and services. As with any career change, you should think long and hard about your decision. Careerbuilder.com offers five tips/considerations for making a change.
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Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment Llewellyn, A. Bronwyn Hendrix, James P. Golden, K. C. 2008/04 – Adams Media Corporation 9781598698725 Check the Library’s Catalog The first green employment guide from America’s #1 career publisher features profiles of hundreds of lucrative positions. With this comprehensive guide, readers can find the job of their dreams–and know they’re making a difference. …More |
