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Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Receives State Sustainability Grant
GLENDALE, CA— Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (GLAC) is among twenty California local library systems selected to receive first-ever funding from the California State Library’s (CSL) Sustainable California Libraries grant program to support projects focused on sustainability and climate resilience.
GLAC proposed the Earth Month & Beyond project for funding in partnership with the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability. The grant will enable GLAC to recruit volunteers to offer a Fix-It clinic, which helps people repair old appliances. It will will also provide monthly clothing repair workshops, a “carbon conversations” speaker event with the Rahus Institute, and a guided nature hike with Glendale Community Services and Parks. GLAC will also support the Office of Sustainability’s Earth Day fair, expanding the successful event. GLAC plans to offer programs in Armenian, Spanish, and English.
“Glendale prides itself on being a model of environmental stewardship,” said Mayor Ardy Kassakhian. “Our libraries can reach a wide portion of our community, allowing our city’s sustainability efforts to be put into practice through the actions of residents of all ages.”
Projects receiving funding through the new Sustainable California Libraries grant program focus on climate education, environment-focused civic engagement, water conservation, air quality, energy efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting local climate action and resilience plans. Specifically, these grants support environmental education programs, teaching gardens, lending libraries including tools, seeds and other items tailored to community needs, climate-focused service groups, sustainability conversations, and more. The Sustainable California Libraries grant program is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
In Spring 2022, the California State Library, in collaboration with Pacific Library Partnership, launched the Sustainable California Libraries initiative focused on sustainability and climate resilience. In approximately four months, the State Library conducted a survey, convened several meetings of an Advisory Group, hosted Networking Sessions, created a report, and launched the Sustainable California Libraries grant opportunity.
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About Glendale
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.
About Library, Arts & Culture
Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes eight neighborhood libraries including the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. The department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. Glendale Library Arts & Culture is supported in part through the efforts of the Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust. For more information visit GlendaleLAC.org, or contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818-548-2021 or via email at LibraryInfo@glendaleca.gov.
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