Green Library Hubs
Green Library Hubs is a national programme to support people to live more sustainably and take climate action.
We run our hub with the British Library, connecting global climate challenges to local priorities, such as energy costs, access to food and wellbeing.
Our Hub is run from Pancras Square Library and we’re focused on supporting communities in St Pancras, Somers Town and King’s Cross.
Who can get involved
The Green Library Hub is a welcoming space for everyone interested in practical ways to save money, learn new skills and improve your community.
We want to support everyone in taking practical action on climate change, in ways that are part of everyday life.
How you can get involved
Take part in activities and workshops, including:
- learn repair and making skills
- get advice on saving energy at home
- take part in gardening and nature-based activities
- enjoy creative sessions for children and families
You can share your ideas and help shape how our Green Library Hub works. We’ll work with you and local partners to put on sessions that reflect what matters to you.
Upcoming events
All workshops are free.
Green Libraries Week
Green Libraries Week is a national celebration of how libraries help people live more sustainably. Our Green Library Hub is running free workshops to help you waste less, save money and learn new skills.
- 21 to 28 October
Zine Making Workshop: Pepperpots and Provision Grounds
Make your own recipe zine, a small handmade booklet, and find out how enslaved communities in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies grew and shared food to resist hunger. The session draws on records from the British Library and is part of Black History Season.
- Saturday 24 October, 1pm to 3pm
- Pancras Square Library, N1C 4AG
Register for Pepperpots and Provision Grounds.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Beauty (Waste) Art Workshop
Bring your old or out-of-date makeup and turn it into art instead of throwing it away.
- Saturday 24 October, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- Pancras Square Library, N1C 4AG
Register for BYOB: Bring Your Own Beauty.
The Fact-Checker’s Lab: DIY Natural Cleaning vs. Greenwashing
Find out which “eco-friendly” product claims you can trust, and learn to make simple, natural cleaning products at home.
- Monday 26 October, 2pm to 4pm
- Pancras Square Library, N1C 4AG
Register for The Fact-Checker’s Lab.
Children’s Craft: Green Libraries Week (ages 5 to 11)
Children can learn about caring for the planet and decorate their own canvas bag to take home.
- Monday 26 October, 4pm to 5pm
- Children’s Library, Camden Town Library, NW1 1BD
Drop in, no need to book.
Nature Walk and Plant Printing
Join a gentle walk to explore local nature, then make your own prints using plants and sunlight (cyanotype printing).
- Tuesday 27 October, 10am
- Highgate Library, Chester Road, N19 5DH
Register for Nature Walk and Plant Printing.
Fast-Fashion Fiction: Revamp Your Jumper
Discover what really happens to clothes left in high-street recycling bins, learn to tell natural fabrics from synthetic ones, and give an old jumper a fresh new look.
- Tuesday 27 October, 2pm to 4pm
- Pancras Square Library, N1C 4AG
Register for Fast-Fashion Fiction.
Sewing Club
Learn to mend and repair your clothes in a relaxed, friendly group. All abilities welcome.
- Fridays, 1pm to 3pm
- Pancras Square Library, N1C 4AG
Keep up to date
Subscribe to our email newsletter to find out about upcoming activities, workshops and events. We’ll also include information about climate change and other resources.
More information on the programme
The Green Library Hubs is a 3-year project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and led by CILIP.
For more information on our Green Library Hub, email [email protected].