Join us for a co mmunity celebration of sustainability\, creativity\, and environmental act ion! Organized by members of WPL's Teen Roots &\; Shoots team\, this sp ecial event invites community members of all ages to explore hands-on acti vities focused on caring for our environment and supporting our local comm unity.
\nDrop in to enjoy crafts\, gardening activities\, a communit y clean-up\, and a free thrift-inspired clothing pop-up w here you can browse and take home gently used clothing at no cost. It's a chance to learn\, connect\, and see the impact local youth can make when t hey come together around issues they care about.
\nInterested in contributing to the clothing pop-up? Donations o f clean clothing in good condition (free of stains and tears) can be dropp ed off at the Eastside Branch only on:
\nA group of teens from the WPL Teen Events Team recognized the need for environmental literacy opportunities at the library and have planned a community day of action at our Eastside Branch focused on plant ing pollinator plants and reducing textile waste. To make this day possibl e\, the teens and WPL staff worked together to secure a grant from the Roo ts and Shoots program from the Jane Goodall Institute\, which is focused o n inspiring and equipping the next generation of conservation leaders.
\nRoots &\; Shoots is a glob ally recognized youth leadership program run by the Jane Goodall Institute that empowers young people to create positive change in their communities \, for animals\, and for the environment. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the work of WPL's Teen Roots &\; Shoots team and the projects they've developed throughout the summer.
\nPhotogra phy Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast\, reproduced\, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos\, staff will make a ttendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking pho tos. \;
\nFor larger public events\, please note that by attendi ng\, you are consenting to the use of your appearance\, image\, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you&r squo\;d like to be excluded from any photo/video. \;
\nS taff: Maddy &\; Vrinda
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