National Garden Month & Earth Day
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Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Puente Library - Meeting Room
Want to measure rain in a fun way? Come visit the La Puente Library to make a rain gauge! For children ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Do you want to save money and help out the planet? Join us and learn how to regrow plant scraps in your kitchen! While supplies last. For adults.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham Library
Celebrate National Garden Month and Earth Day and the arrival of Spring flowers with this watercolor painting program. For adults.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
San Fernando Library - Meeting Room
Let’s turn trash into treasure! In this hands-on program, kids will explore what conservation means and talk about simple ways we can take care of our Earth. For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Celebrate Earth Month and learn about sustainability! Afterwards, decorate your own reusable tote bag. Use it at the grocery store, beach, school - the possibilities are endless! For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Littlerock Library
Celebrate Earth Day at the library by turning yesterday’s technology into today’s art. We will be transforming old CDs into dazzling suncatchers while learning about recycling and upcycling. For ages 13 - 18.

Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room
In honor of Earth Day. Film Rating: PG - for general audiences. Personal snacks and refreshments are allowed. For adults 18+.

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bell Gardens Library
Celebrate National Garden Month with us by learning about Anna Atkins, a botanist and pioneering photographer. Then create your own "photograph" using a similar cyanotype photographic process Anna Atkins used.  For Adults.

Tue, Apr 14, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Join us for Earth Day! Come to create a eco-friendly, no maintenance artificial succulent. Combine faux succulents with materials for a realistic, sustainable decoration. For adults.
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Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lomita Library
Happy Earth Day! Join us for this mindful craft where we will color an Earth on coffee filters and use water droppers to blend the colors by using fine motor skills and color theory. For ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver.
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Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosemead Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by building a sustainable birdhouse and learning how protecting local birds helps our planet. Enjoy a hands-on activity and explore book displays of recycled art projects to try at home. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver. 

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day at the library with this environmentally friendly workshop! You’ll get a lesson in the basics of crochet and learn about related library resources. Then use your newfound skills to crochet some cute kitchen scrubbies. For adults
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Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library
It's Earth Month! Celebrate with us by painting your own rock and learning why rocks and minerals are fundamental to earth's structure and how they are building blocks of our planet. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sunkist Library - Meeting Room
Did you know there’s a difference between upcycle, downcycle, and recycle? Join us for a fun Earth Day celebration and create your own upcycled art piece! For teens ages 12 - 18.

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and National Garden Month by learning about the importance native plants to the environment. You will be able to plant your own seeds and watch your wildflower garden grow.   For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Whittier Library - Meeting Room
Do you want to help save the Earth? Trying to cut down on single use plastics? Join us as we learn about sustainability and reusable materials. We will then personalize and decorate our own reusable grocery bags. Ages 5 - 12

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Masao W. Satow Library - Study Room
Come celebrate Earth Day by painting a flower pot. Join us to learn about growing and maintaining your own garden. We’ll provide the pots, an assortment of seeds, and soil so you can take your plants home and watch them grow! For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. Become a friend to these helpful bees and learn to build a bee hotel for your garden. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by joining us in the read-aloud of "Wonder Walkers" by Micha Archer! Come be inspired with curiosity about Earth and all its marvels with this book! We'll read the book, discuss it, and then use upcycled materials to create art!

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham Library
Celebrate National Garden Month and Earth Day by planting native California flower seeds that help pollinators! For adults.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room
Where does the food we eat come from? Learn about the history of growing fresh fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and the role the environment plays in what we eat. Then, create a beginner garden to take home. All materials provided. Ages 12-18.

Tue, Apr 21, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Do you want to save money and help out the planet? Join us and learn how to regrow plant scraps in your kitchen! Supplies are limited. For adults.
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Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an afternoon of art activities in celebration of Earth Day! Learn about ways we can help the planet, while making a flying butterfly paper craft and painting your own rock. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. 
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Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Celebrate Earth Day by making and painting your own egg carton bird feeder. Take home the feeder for your flower seeds to plant in it! For ages 4 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Cañada Flintridge Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special afternoon program in celebration of Earth Day with Blue Submarine. Learn about ocean conservation and about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the ocean. For ages 5 - 12.
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Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Covina Library - Meeting Room
Join us as we learn how we can contribute to conservation of our earth. We will be learning about our cities’ wildlife and use a professional camera to capture pictures of animals outside the library. For ages 5 - 12.
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Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
It's Earth Month! Celebrate with us by painting your own rock and discover how natural elements can become a work of art. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room
Where does our food come from? Learn about growing fresh fruits and vegetables then create a fun art project. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westlake Village Library
Celebrate Earth Day by creating a colorful watercolor painting of a succulent. Learn about the history of Earth Day and why it is celebrated around the world. For teens ages 13 - 17

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Malibu Library - Meeting Room
April 22nd is Earth Day and we are celebrating by making seed bombs. If you know a yard or hillside that is looking sparse, throw some wildflowers at it to help nature along! All materials provided. For teens ages 12 - 17.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodcrest Library
Join us to learn about the importance of water (aka H20) as we celebrate Earth Day. Did you know that you are made up of 70% water? Come and learn more amazing facts then create your own watercolor art. All materials provided. For ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lomita Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate National Library Week with us! Come to the library to paint a small flower pot inspired by what brings you joy, then plant some flower and vegetable seeds and watch them grow. For ages 6 - 12.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Montebello Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day and become a conservation superstar by learning about what you can do to prevent marine plastic pollution. Decorate a reusable water bottle and show your Earth Day pride. While supplies last. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room
In honor of Earth Day, join us to learn how to develop healthier eating habits. We'll learn about ways to help you keep up with nutrition goals, cover available nutrition resources and practice creating a well balanced meal. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
La Crescenta Library - Meeting Room
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes you just need to take a moment to connect with nature. Join a free flowing discussion of 'How To Be a Good Creature' by Sy Montgomery and create an elegant miniature pressed flower floating frame. For adults.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day & National Garden Month with us by planting your very own garden! We'll create fun egg carton seed starters that you can take home and watch grow. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Earth day is celebrated on April 22 and is a gesture of gratitude for our planet. Learn about actions you can take to reduce plastic waste and other steps you can take to help keep our planet healthy. For ages 13 - 17.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Diamond Bar Library
Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. Celebrate Earth Day & National Library Week by becoming a friend to these helpful bees and learning to build a bee hotel for your garden.

Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cudahy Library
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about green social movements and how they are tackling pollution and climate change. For Adults

Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
Welcome to the crafty corner! Here, we explore simple and practical ideas to lighten your mood, brighten a space, and teach you something new. Let's acknowledge Earth Day and create a flower press. For adults.  

Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room
It's Earth Day at the Library! Get your hands dirty as we discover how plants grow from seed to sprout. We'll decorate a mini paper house and plant a tiny lawn. See first hand the life cycle of seeds, it's unbe-leaf-able! Join us! For ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lancaster Library - Group Study Room
Did you know there’s a difference between upcycle, downcycle, and recycle? Join us for a fun Earth Day celebration and upcycle a piece of art into your own unique showpiece! For teens ages 12 - 18.

Sat, May 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Littlerock Library
Join gardening expert Joan Borgman for a hands-on workshop on how to plant and care for succulents. Then make your very own beautiful succulent terrarium to take home! For adults.

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room
Where does the food we eat come from? Learn about the history of growing fruits and vegetables in Los Angeles and how the environment contributes to what we eat. Then, create and take home a beginner garden. All materials provided. For ages 12 - 18.

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawndale Library
Create your own sugar scrubs can be as simple as looking through your pantry or garden. For ages 18+