A celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and all things nature! Erie County Public Library hosts programs at our library locations and highlights partner events at community locations.
Kids can get a FREE TREE when they reserve their seedling through Neighborhood Forest by Saturday, March 15. The trees will be delivered to Erie County Public Library and available for pickup during the Earth Day Extravaganza series.
Trees are offered completely free, 1 per child. When registering, Neighborhood Forest will provide patrons the option to purchase additional trees, make a donation, and purchase related materials-- none of these are required to receive your tree. 
Events are still being confirmed. Check back often or visit events.erielibrary.org to see what's happening during the week!
Saturday, April 26: The main event! Stop by Blasco Library to visit with our Earth Day and Arbor Day partners. Learn about the wonderful ways to engage with our planet, attend workshops, and get a free plant to grow in your garden (while supplies last)! Blasco Campus | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 27: "Spring and All" Poetry Readings. Enjoy an afternoon of nature related poetry readings led by Dr. Chuck Joy! Participating poets will read selections of poetry that embrace the spririt of Earth Day and Arbor Day, plus perform original works. Hirt Auditorium | 2pm to 4pm.
ECPL is growing... vegetable, flower, and herb plants for our patrons! While supplies last, patrons can pick up a free plant to grow when they visit during the Earth Day Extravaganza week.
All ECPL locations offer a seed library. Stop by to "borrow" some of our seeds for planting this year!
Is your organization related to Earth Day & Arbor Day? Can you host a program related to environmental topics? Tell us about it! ECPL is looking for additional partners to join in the fun throughout the week.
Apply to be a program partner by April 1, 2025.