Our Caledonia Township branch is not only family friendly, it is also environmentally friendly. The branch was recently named a LEED–Certified project. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It has become the go-to standard for sustainable and green building.

Some of the significant factors leading to the library’s LEED certification include:

• Locally sourced building materials
• Triple pane windows
• Metal roof with high reflectivity
• Occupancy sensors for lighting
• Low maintenance grass and plantings with no irrigation to limit water use
• Rapidly renewable cork and linoleum used for flooring and wallcovering
• Bicycle racks and shower/changing areas for employees

Our appreciation goes out to all the people involved in the design and construction of this energy-efficient, sustainable library.

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Katie is a Communications Assistant and helps spread the word about all the amazing things taking place at KDL. She loves her job so much that she returned to it following a four-year stint as a stay-at-home mom!

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