Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Happy Earth Day @ Your Library!



Check out these great green reads at your Charleston County Public Library!

Children
*J O' Connor - Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day by Jane O'Connor
J 333.9542 Forier - Endangered Animals by Elise Forier (We Both Read Beginning Reader Series)

J 363.7 Mckay - True Green: 100 Things You Can Do To Save the Planet by Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin

J 363.7392 Sechrist - Air Pollution by Darren Sechrist (Saving Our World Series)


Teens

Y Greenwald - My Life in Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald
Y Hiaasen - Scat by Carl Hiaasen


Y 597.92 Hickman - Turtle Rescue by Pamela Hickman (Firefly Animal Rescues Series)

Adults






Saturday, December 5, 2009

Help Close the Loop: Upcycling = (Recycle + Reuse + Reduce) x DIY


646.4 Rannels - Sew Subversive



To "upcycle" means to reuse recycled materials in such a way that they retain or increase in value according the Sustainablity Dictionary. Using recycled materials for crafting or to create useful items for the home is a popular way for indivduals to practice upcycling.


Check out these upcycling links for cool ideas for projects, crafts, and more that can help you make this holiday season and all year round a little greener.

Gardening

our.windowfarms.org - A nonprofit organization supporting growing edible plants indoors in urban areas using recycled water bottles. - Here's My Farm

sustainablog - Six Creative Upcycling Projects


yougrowgirl - Make Your Own Pop Bottle Drip Irrigation System


Decorative Art/Gifts/Clothe


Upcycle Art


Crafting a Green World - Girl Reconstructed: Upcycling Old Clothes


Hippy Shopper - The Art of Upcycling: Junky Jewelry For Spring


EcoSalon - Green Your Junk: 16 Creative Ways to Upcycle Before You Recycle



More upcycling inspiration from the CCPL catalog!

J Chapman - Making Art With Fabric by Gillian Chapman

J Ross - Earth-friendly Crafts: Clever Ways to Reuse Everyday Items by Kathy Ross

J Monaghan - Organic Crafts: 75 Earth-friendly Art Activities by Kimberly Monaghan

NEW!!! (On Order) Make Your Own Purses and Bags by Anna-Marie D'Cruz

646.4 Rannels - Sew Subversive: Down and Dirty DIY For the Fabulous Fashionista by Melissa Rannels

Monday, April 13, 2009

Great Earth Day Links From CCPL's Website of the Week!




CLICK HERE to check out CCPL's Websites of the Week for April 12th through 18th; they're all about Earth Day!


Sunday, April 5, 2009

April 18th, 2009 - Check Out CCPL at the Charleston County Recycling's Earth Day Celebration at Park Circle


Charleston County Recycling is hosting another Earth Day celebration at Park Circle in North Charleston on Saturday, April 18th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Stop by the Charleston County Public Library for crafty fun or just to say, "Hi!".

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Holiday Cheer @ Your Library!



Greening up your holiday can also save you a bundle! Recycling and reusing what you have doesn't have to cost a thing. Reducing things like wrapping paper and other waste is another great way to keep your budget on track and is one of the hottest suggestions on environmental holiday tip lists.
Check out some of these great books and websites to find a number of ways you can make this year's celebration special, budget-friendly, and environmentally conscious!


Books from the CCPL Collection














Holiday Tips from Environmental Websites











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