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EPL's Climate Action programs offer actionable ways for all ages to learn and contribute to a healthier planet
EVANSTON, IL - This Friday, April 22, is Earth Day, but the Evanston Public Library's Climate Action initiative offers programs and events both around Earth Day and throughout the year.
The Evanston Public Library's commitment to developing Climate Action programming brings Evanstonians hands-on, actionable ways to approach and address the climate crisis in a way that, rather than feeling overwhelming, is empowering, collaborative and even fun.
“That was my first inspiration," Bea Echeverria, branch assistant at the EPL's Robert Crown Branch, said. "How can I make people become environmentalists or take care of the planet in a fun and engaging way?”
From bike tune-ups to a seed library, learn more about #EPLClimateAction programming on our website.
Check out an upcoming Climate Action program:
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Tuesday Repair Cafe
Tuesday, April 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at EPL's Robert Crown Branch
Sign up for a one-on-one appointment when Evanston Repair Café volunteers can work with you to fix your small appliance/general repair item. Limited slots still open. Register now.
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Get Your Bike Ready for Spring
Thursday, April 21, 6-8 p.m. at EPL's Robert Crown Branch
Bike mechanic Liam Ouweleen from Wheel & Sprocket Evanston will show us how to get our bike ready for spring. Bring your bike and leave ready to ride! Event full.
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The Library at the Ecology Center Earth Day Celebration!
Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Join EPL at The Ecology Center's Earth Day Celebration. Do some nature art and learn about great books to inspire kids to enjoy and act for the earth! Learn more.
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All We Can Save Circle Book Group
Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
A book group co-led by Rachel Rosner, president of Citizens' Greener Evanston and program consultant for It’s Our Future, a youth-driven climate justice program. Event full.
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Tuesday Repair Cafe
Tuesday, May 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at EPL's Robert Crown Branch
Sign up for a one-on-one appointment when Evanston Repair Café volunteers can work with you to fix your small appliance/general repair item. Limited slots still open. Register now.
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Organic Lawn Care & Alternatives to Turf Grass
Wednesday, May 4, 6:45 p.m.-8 p.m.
Learn how to help your lawn thrive naturally with ideas on how to create an environmentally safe yard for your family, pets and our planet, from experts at Greenwise Organic Lawncare. Register.
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How to Talk to Children about Climate Change
Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Genie Albina, former District 65 teacher, Earth Week Environmental Curriculum lead and Parent Coach will show us how to bring compassion, understanding and action to this important conversation. Register.
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 Read and create poems with EPL!
April is also Poetry Month, and if you haven't stopped by the Evanston Public Library yet, we still have plenty of opportunities for you to get lost in verse.
An Introduction to Poetry: We'll read together, discuss our favorite pieces, and write our own poetry. Whether you’ve never written a poem before or are working on a big collection, all are welcome! Saturday, April 23, 1:30-3 p.m. at EPL's Robert Crown Branch. Register.
Better Off Read Book Group: Inaugural Poems: We'll be reading two inaugural poems: Maya Angelou's "On the Pulse of the Morning" and Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb." Monday, April 25, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Register.
Poetry Month Seek and Find: Visit the Main Library to find the best words from poetry on display and put them the order you think is best then turn in your "found poem" to the desk for a prize. We'll add your poem to our Poetree. During open hours at the Main Library Children's Room through April 30.
For almost 150 years, the Library has provided educational, culturally-rich resources for all residents, helped children prepare for school through the joys of reading and learning, celebrated Evanston’s diversity, and helped residents find information they seek. The Library is more than a building of books; it is a place to meet, connect, learn and explore. To learn more, visit www.epl.org.
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Media Contact: Jenette Sturges, Marketing & Communications Manager
jsturges@cityofevanston.org
Phone: (847) 448-8648
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