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NEWS theifp.ca Library earns Minister's Award for Innovation for wooden cards This week, the Halton Hills Public Library announced it has received the Minister's Award for Innovation for its uniquely designed, sustainable wooden library cards. The Minister's Award for Innovation recognizes "successful new approaches that demonstrate a positive impact in a community and are of continued value to public libraries." Available in two designs, the wooden cards are made from Nordic Birch harvested from sustainably managed forests and are 100 per cent polyvinyl chloride (PVC) free. The cards are manufactured by Sustainable Cards, the world's leading wooden card manufacturer specializing in the most earthfriendly cards in the industry. Produced using small amounts of energy (30 per cent less energy than plastic cards) and without hazardous chemicals or additives in the process, the library's wooden cards are the greenest cards available. The sustainable cards are available at any library service desk at both the Acton and Georgetown branches and are free of charge for new patrons. "We are thrilled to receive this award, which is a reflection of the energy and enthusiasm our staff put into the design, production and implementation of a product patrons would be proud to use. We have long committed to sustainability; from our two beautiful branches which received Silver and Gold LEED certification and our extensive collection on `green living' to these sustainable cards," said Geoff Cannon, director of the library. "What better way to share our environmental dedication with our community than to incorporate it into the most important library tool that is used every day." Cannon also announced the library will soon launch a new sustainable card design celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary. Mayor Rick Bonnette shares the commitment to reducing the Town's carbon footprint and has been a strong supporter of the Library's environmentally green initiative. "Our pledge to sustainability resonates through everything we do in the Town of Halton Hills. This promise to exemplify environmental stewardship is evidenced by our Integrated Community Sustainability Strategy, implemented in 2013 and designed to keep Halton Hills a champion of the environment for years to come. Halton Hills Public Library has always done us proud; we are thrilled for their achievement and grateful to the many citizens of Halton Hills who have embraced the sustainable cards." To date, over 500 sustainable cards are in Library board member Niki Meijer, Halton Hills mayor Rick Bonnette and executive dicirculation, contributing to a 58 per cent in- rector of library services and culture Jane Diamanti show off HHPL's library cards during crease in new card registration. the launch last February. Photo by Kathryn Boyle MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP AMP Details at globeproductions.ca info@globeproductions.ca REGISTER NOW NO Junior Camp July 3-14 (ages 7-11) Senior Camp July 17-28 (ages 12-15) GEORGETOWN/THE OWN/THE OLD ARMOURY MILLER'S ScottISh BakERy Freshly Made & Baked On Premises Breads, Buns, Pastries, Meat Pies & More! 905-877-0596 · www.millersscottishbakery.com 330 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN (opposite Canadian Tire) Visit Our Showroom 247 Armstrong Avenue Unit 10 Georgetown Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Evenings and weekends by appointment Call for a free estimate: 905-494-1915 We Also Repair and Refinish: We Also Repair and Refinish: · Countertops · Countertops · Tile Showers, Walls & Floors · Tile Showers, Walls & Floors · Sinks & Vanities · Sinks & Vanities · Fiberglass Tubs & Showers · Fiberglass Tubs & Showers · Cabinet Doors · Cabinet Doors See our work at MiracleMethod.com/brampton Thursday, February 16, 2017 - The IFP - Halton Hills - www.theifp.ca - Page 21