Penrith Library is joining other Westmorland and Furness Libraries this week taking part in Green Libraries Week 2025, a nationwide celebration of sustainable practices, environmental awareness and community engagement.
Taking place this week through until Sunday 2nd November
2025, Penrith Library will host a series of activities and events aimed at
promoting eco-consciousness while bringing the community together.
This year, the council libraries are also working with
Westmorland and Furness Council's Waste Team and charity partner Garden Organic
to deliver a range of composting sessions showing just how easy it is to get
started and make a difference.
Green Libraries Week is a national event that underscores
libraries' commitment to environmental stewardship, promoting green initiatives
and inspiring individuals to embrace sustainable lifestyles.
Below is a taster of the events taking place in Westmorland
and Furness during Green Libraries Week.
Let's talk compost takes place at Penrith Library on Wednesday
29th October between 10:30am-12pm. You will be able to chat with and get advice
from the Council's Waste Team and partner Garden Organic, test your knowledge
with word searches and quizzes, and discover how to use up and compost leftover
Halloween pumpkin.
Halloween Costume Swap is also taking place at Penrith
Library – Drop off your pre-loved Halloween costumes at any point up until
Friday 31 October and pick yourself a new costume from the rail.
Make wild creations with natural bird feeders and conker
spiders at Penrith Library – Friday 31 October 10.30am-12.00pm. Join Ami
Stidolph from Cumbria Wildlife Trust and have fun getting a bit messy to create
your own natural, biodegradable bird feeder which you can take home with you.
Councillor Helen Chaffey, Westmorland and Furness Council
Cabinet Member for Communities, Customer Services, Culture and Communications,
said:
"Once again, our libraries are going green for Green
Libraries Week. It's the perfect time to celebrate everything our local
libraries offer while learning ways to protect our planet.”
"From fun and creative activities to drop-in sessions,
there's so much to learn about living more sustainably right at your library.
With it also being October half-term, it's a great opportunity to bring the
kids along to enjoy the activities, explore resources and join in the fun.”
"And don't forget, you can also join one of our free
climate reading groups at any time to read, learn and take action together with
others in your community."
Councillor Giles Archibald, Westmorland and Furness Council
Cabinet Member for Climate, Biodiversity and Environmental Services, added:
"Our libraries are powerful community spaces where
climate action begins through learning, creativity and shared ideas. Green
Libraries Week is a chance to explore how small changes in our daily lives can
make a big difference for the planet.”
“Whether it's borrowing instead of buying, discovering
sustainable living tips or connecting with others who care about our
environment, every visit to the library is a step towards a greener
future."
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