Green Classes and Events

Are you interested in going green? This summer, the Library offers free programs about sustainable living. In addition, find a list of materials about becoming environmentally-aware. Check out our nonfiction Going Green! booklist.

The Johnson County Recycling Road Show
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008; 7-8:30 p.m.
Central Resource Library

Where does all the stuff you put out at the curb each week go? Come follow the trail of your trash and recyclables and learn all about sanitary landfills, recycling centers and yard waste composting. Discover how recycling saves energy, natural resources and landfill space and creates less pollution. Staff from the Johnson County Environmental Department will present the county’s new Solid Waste Management Plan and share strategies we can all use to reduce waste through recycling, composting and responsible consumer choices.

How to "Go Green"
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008; 6:30-8 p.m.
Central Resource Library

Thinking about remodeling or building a house? Just thinking about trying to improve the efficiencies in your home? Thinking about the environment? Join us for this informative program on how to go green and why it's important. Presented by Kristin Riott, a spokesperson for global warming as one of Al Gore's Climate Project trained facilitators. Registration requested. Register online or call (913) 495-7514.