Celebrating Earth Month at EPL
April is Earth Month! We’re celebrating the beauty of our planet and taking action to protect it all month long. Join us in recognizing Earth Month by exploring resources and curated lists designed to inspire sustainability, environmental awareness, and renewable energy. Whether you're looking for educational materials, ways to get involved in local events, or ways to make a difference every day, we’ve got you covered. Let’s work together to build a more sustainable future!

Earth Month Featured Events
Spring Plant Swap
May 3rd | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Our popular plant swap is back! Come and find a new plant friend and stay to chat with other plant lovers.
Edible Evanston - New Gardener Beginning Classes
May 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beginner level vegetable gardening classes covering a range of topics from planning, to planting, to harvesting, and everything in between.
Ask a Master Gardener
Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be in the lobby of the Main Library on select Saturdays to answer your gardening questions!
Spring Plant Swap
May 3rd | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Our popular plant swap is back! Come and find a new plant friend and stay to chat with other plant lovers.
Edible Evanston - New Gardener Beginning Classes
May 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beginner level vegetable gardening classes covering a range of topics from planning, to planting, to harvesting, and everything in between.
Ask a Master Gardener
Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be in the lobby of the Main Library on select Saturdays to answer your gardening questions!
Cli-fi: Science Fiction About Climate Change
For Earth month, check out these thought-provoking books that imagine worlds that have experienced climate catastrophes.
Care for & conscientious feeding of your wardrobe
How to: source secondhand clothing, repurpose your wardrobe, and beautiful mending.
Going Nuclear
Can nuclear energy cure our fossil fuel addiction and save us from climate collapse? Learn about the nuances of this important debate.
Cli-fi: Science Fiction About Climate Change
For Earth month, check out these thought-provoking books that imagine worlds that have experienced climate catastrophes.
Care for & conscientious feeding of your wardrobe
How to: source secondhand clothing, repurpose your wardrobe, and beautiful mending.
Going Nuclear
Can nuclear energy cure our fossil fuel addiction and save us from climate collapse? Learn about the nuances of this important debate.