Books in Bloom Virtual EventApril 17, 2021 at 2–3:30 p.m.

Friends of the Library - Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) is proud to present a virtual Books in Bloom event!

This year, since we can't gather in person as before, we are very pleased to offer a virtual event, which features Saint Peter business-owner Sara Nett, owner of Sweet Alice Floral and Art. Sara is passionate about environmental sustainability and will be designing via Zoom a bloom that interprets the book Drawdown, by Paul Hawken.  

Introducing Sara Nett, Sweet Alice Floral and Art:
"Join me on April 17th, 2021, to explore the impacts of sustainably focused floristry on local communities and a world threatened by climate change.Sustainability is a complex topic, touching every aspect of my business. I’ll share with you the way I choose materials and flowers, the impact of refrigeration methods on climate, flower transportation, the positive impact local flower farmers are having all over the world, and how large floral farms are advancing sustainable practices globally.I’ll share my solutions to some of floristry’s most pressing environmental challenges, and how the floristry community as a whole is tackling these problems. I hope you’ll join me!"

Featured book for this virtual event:
Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed, by Paul Hawken

Drawdown is available at the BookMark for $17

Books in Bloom is a signature Friends of the Library - GLA event that uses blooms, plants, and other natural elements to represent and illustrate a book, media, or other resource within the library. It is a unique celebration showcasing some of the library's holdings as well the creative artistry of volunteer designers and drawing more than 500 visitors to the library each time it is offered. Over $100,000 in sponsorships has been raised for the Library from this event. To view previous events, click here.