Attend one event or two, in person or online!
Third Thursdays CE: Green Initiatives
10–11 a.m. each third Thursday of the month
Join us online or in person each third Thursday of the month from 10-11 a.m. to hear from a guest speaker about an important or arising topic facing the library community.
All Third Thursday CE sessions will be streamed live, but participants who are also attending the IHLS Members Matter meeting are encouraged to attend both events in person at a rotating location.
This Month
In honor of Earth Day (April 22,) hear from two IHLS libraries who have brought green initiatives to their buildings and learn more about how solar power works (and might work for you!)
Leander Spearman from Belleville Public Library will share his experiences adding solar panels to an existing building and how he’s incorporating an electric vehicle.
**DUE to scheduling conflicts Chet Brandt is unable to attend ** Chet Brandt from Tri-City Library (Buffalo) will share how his building (c. 2016) included earth-friendly and energy-saving features in its design and the effect it’s had on his library.
Finally, Steve Sommers will give an overview of how solar energy works and the financial process (and incentives available) for non-profits.
IHLS Members Matter
11 a.m.–Noon each third Thursday of the month
Be the first to hear the latest news from Illinois Heartland Library System, SHARE, and more. Then, it’s your turn! Share your library's wins, ask your peers their thoughts on obstacles you're facing, and tell us what support you could use from IHLS.
All IHLS Members Matter meetings will be hybrid. However, in-person attendance at our rotating location is encouraged so you can get the most out of these monthly networking opportunities.
Registration
Advance registration is required and is imperative for in-person participants. Registering for one event automatically registers you for both events. Attend one or both, in person or online!
Virtual Attendance: Please register through this L2 page.
In-person Attendance: Space is limited, and the number of in-person seats varies by location. Please register early through this L2 page to save your spot! Select the in-person location during registration.
Joining the Meeting
Online: Join the meeting using this link
In-Person: