By Jared Morgan
Special to the Daily Press

OCEAN PARK A Main Street mainstay had its patrons toasting the green on Tuesday, but it had nothing to do with St. Patrick.

The Library Alehouse, located at 2911 Main St., donated 15 percent of its proceeds to Sustainable Works on Tuesday as part of its monthly philanthropic efforts.

On the last Tuesday of each month, the staff at Library Alehouse chooses a different local non-profit organization receive a portion of money earned at the bar/restaurant. Last month, it was Tree People; next month, KCRW will benefit from the Alehouse’s affection.

“We’re just giving back to the community,” said Leo Stanton, Library Alehouse manager.

Sustainable Works exists “to foster a culture of sustainability … from light bulbs to solar power, we offer a whole continuum of green,” said Genevieve Bertone, executive director of Sustainable Works.

The Library Alehouse has the Sustainable Works’ seal of approval — the Business Greening Program certification, which helps businesses “take it to the next level” in terms of certifying their green practices.

“Not only is it aimed at helping businesses, but it also helps consumers identify businesses that are green,” said Bertone. ”It offers (businesses) other ideas.”

A humble ad scrawled in chalk displays the Library’s targeted non-profit next to the month’s featured brews.

“Not everyone there will know that it will be a fundraiser, but we’re trying to change that,” said Bertone.

news@smdp.com