Earth Month
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
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!
Cookbook & Puzzle Swaps
Do you have a cookbook or puzzle that you no longer use? Even if you don't, come on by to grab something. Offered twice a month.
Repair Cafe
Following the Ifixit motto, the Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back...with your help.
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!
Cookbook & Puzzle Swaps
Do you have a cookbook or puzzle that you no longer use? Even if you don't, come on by to grab something. Offered twice a month.
Repair Cafe
Following the Ifixit motto, the Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back...with your help.
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.