Green Programs & Community Collaborations
The library presents workshops and programs that help educate the community on sustainable issues. We partner with many community organizations in this effort. All of the library’s sustainable building operations support the Town and County’s 10x10 initiative.
2008
23 July, Wednesday
Lunch ‘n Learn: Introduction to Sustainable Investing. 12-2 p.m. Sustainable business MBA candidate and Teton Science Schools Marketing Coordinator, Steve Jansen, guides attendees through sustainable investment history, performances, strategies, and the latest online “green” investing tools. Registration required; begins July 9. Light fare provided. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Computer and Information Center, 733-2164 ext. 106.
31 May, Saturday
The Future of Green Building. 10 a.m.-noon. Participate in this in-depth discussion with organicARCHITECT’s principle designer Eric Corey Freed, author of “Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies.” Bagels and coffee provided. Location: Conference Room. Contact: Adult Humanities Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.
30 May, Friday
Green Building for Dummies. 5:30 p.m. Join award-winning “green” architect and author of “Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies” Eric Corey Freed for a discussion on green architecture and sustainable building design. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.
7 May, Wednesday
Lunch ‘n Learn: Introduction to Sustainable Investing. Noon-2 p.m. Sustainable business MBA candidate and Teton Science Schools Marketing Coordinator, Steve Jansen, guides attendees through sustainable investment history, performances, strategies, and the latest online “green” investing tools. Registration required; light lunch provided. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Computer and Information Center, 733-2164 ext. 106.
21 April, Monday
CFL Bulb Give-away. Teton County Library and Lower Valley Energy (LVE) just made it a little easier to be green. Beginning Monday, April 21, when you check out a book at the library (or CD, magazine, DVD etc.) you will also be offered a free compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. Lower Valley Energy has teamed up with the Library to distribute up to 1,000 free CFL bulbs to the community. One of these CFL bulbs uses about 75 percent less energy and lasts up to 10 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb.
16 February, Saturday
Solar Power Workshop with Charlie Woodward. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Solar energy expert Charlie Woodward offers basic instruction on solar power installations, including options appropriate for northwestern Wyoming and for homeowners. Woodward is the CEO of Natural Resource Co. and was project manager for the library’s solar installation. Light fare provided; registration required. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135, odoherty@will.state.wy.us.
10 January, Thursday
D.I.Y.: Teen Green Crafting. 4-5:30 p.m. Meleta Buckstaff, JHHS ‘05 graduate and Etsy.com crafter, shows teens how to make crafts from recycled goods including a wrist cuff from vintage neckties and books from recycled paper. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Youth Services, 733-2164 ext. 103 or youngadults@TCLib.org. Web: TCLib.org/teens.
2007
10 December, Monday
Build Beautiful, Build Local: Homes of Wood, Stone, Clay & Straw. 7-8 p.m. Teton Sustainability Project and Teton County Library present the authors of “Natural Timber Frame Homes,” Jerod Pfeffer and Wayne Bingham. The authors show slides to illustrate how locally available wood, stone, clay and straw can be combined to create attractive, durable and environmentally-friendly abodes suited for this region’s cold climate. Snacks provided; book-signing to follow. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Program Coordinator, 733-2164 ext. 135.
27 September, Thursday
Library Goes Solar. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet the partners helping Teton County Library generate power from the sun. Hear experts discuss the library’s new solar panels, the possibilities for going solar, as well as county-wide efforts to go green. A live demonstration of how the library tracks its solar power will follow. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Dail Barbour, 733-2164 ext. 121.
10 May, Thursday
Living Large in a Tiny Home. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Discover what it’s like to live in a hand-built house smaller than some bathrooms. Jay Shafer, founder of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, shares his experience designing, building, (and inhabiting) a 100-square-foot home that affords luxurious living while reducing maintenance and environmental costs. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.
23 April, Monday
Spring into Solar: Energy Options. 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrate the Spring Earth Festival by learning what it’s like to power up with solar energy. Creative Energies Co-founder Andy Tyson presents first-hand experience and practical advice for powering homes with renewable energy, particularly solar electrical systems. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135.
For more information, contact Dail Barbour 733-2164 ext. 121 or dbarbour@tclib.org
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