CAT Stevenston, North Ayrshire Libraries

This project will focus on providing spaces, expertise and opportunities to engage the community in Stevenston in discussions and activities about climate change and its impact, as well as promoting what action individuals, families and communities can make to encourage taking agency for change. This will include development of a Climate Classroom, featuring author visits and collaborations with local artists, a Seed Library, a Climate Cinema and a #NAonemorething social media campaign encouraging communities to commit to ‘one more thing’ to collectively combat climate change.

‘Stevenston has been selected as one of Scotland’s first Climate Action Towns, empowering the community to come together and engage in collective climate action through focussing on the unique challenges and opportunities facing the area,’ says Literacy and Play Co-ordinator and project lead Mhairi Cook. ‘Our project – CAT Stevenston – will ensure that the library plays a central part in this place-based climate action process, through working with partners to provide a wide range of resources and activities which will raise awareness and engagement within the local area.’