Shaker Library is a space for stewardship and resilience.
Our Buildings
We Chose Renovation.
One of the most sustainable choices you can make.
Our building updates include:
- Energy-efficient HVAC systems
- Timed heating & cooling
- LED lighting with occupancy sensors
- More natural light
- Sensor-controlled fixtures
- Reused shelving
- Refreshed bike racks & bike repair stations
- Water bottle refilling stations
56,356+
plastic bottles saved from landfill
Our Actions
When it comes to environmental, financial, and social responsibility, we are acting by:
- Maintaining an active Staff Green Team
- Conducting a waste audit with Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
- Reusing boxes and packaging, including staff-donated materials
- Including waste reduction / mitigation in our program planning
- Recycling eWaste through RET3, a local non-profit
- Using BPA- and BPS- free thermal receipt paper
- Regularly reviewing 5+ year financial forecasts
- Tracking our utilities usage to catch problems early and keep costs down
- Partnering in Forward Together with the City and Schools
- Becoming a drop-off location for the City's compost program through Rust Belt Riders
- Conducting a Diversity Audit of our collection
- Actively engaging in Restorative Practices
- Being a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue
Community Resources
CuyahogaRecycles - Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District