EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Observing Earth Day helps share our sustainability initiative with the community!
In celebration of Earth Day, OCPL is excited to partner with OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) to bring programs to Orange County
and build connections while doing our part to protect the planet.
Earth Day Kits
Available at all branches. *While supplies last.
Free Events
Gettin' Wiggly with Composting Presentations
Make a Treat with "Build A Mix, Trail Mix"
Presented by OCPL's Charlie Cart/Food Literacy Committee. *While supplies last.
Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30pm
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
BRANCH EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS
Wind Catcher
Thursday, April 4 @ 3:30pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Celebrate Earth Month at the library, children can build their own wind catcher to take home!
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Monday, April 8 @ 11:00am
Stanton Library
7850 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Observe the partial solar eclipse at the library during our watch party! Join us afterwards for a themed craft.
Solar Eclipse Cookies
Monday, April 8 @ 4:00pm
Laguna Hills Technology Library
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Did you see the solar eclipse? Decorate a cookie to look like the eclipse!
Upcycled Artwork
Wednesdays, April 10 & 17 @ 3:30pm
Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Create art projects using recycled materials combined with natural elements during our Family Craft Labs!
Paint ‘n Sip
Wednesdays, April 10 @ 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Join us for this painting workshop where you will paint the Earth in celebration of Earth Day, and have a cup of tea or lemonade while you’re at it! Program for adults 18+.
Earth Day Craft
Wednesdays, April 10 @ 4:00pm
Laguna Niguel Library
30341 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Turning trash into treasure for our planet's pleasure! Join us in celebrating Earth Day and craft with us!
Planting a Salad Bowl Garden
Saturday, April 13 @ 11:00am
La Palma Library
7842 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Join Master Gardeners of Orange County and learn how to plant a salad bowl garden including the varieties of greens used, basics of gardening, and care and harvesting. Program for ages 16+.
Blue Submarine
Monday, April 15 @ 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals and specimens. Program recommended for preschool age children through 6th grade. For safety of the animals, maximum attendance will be set...
Upcycled Fashion
Tuesday, April 16 @ 4:00pm
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Give new life to your old clothes and keep them out of the landfill! Bring old articles of clothing and your creativity to see what you can fashion. Teen program.
Nature Craft – Bee Hotels
Tuesday, April 16 @ 5:00pm
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Pitch in for Earth Day and make your yard more bee friendly with a DIY bee hotel. Program for ages 16+.
Terrariums
Thursday, April 18 @ 3:30pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Celebrate Earth Day early, children will create their own dinosaur terrarium!
Garden Party
Thursday, April 18 @ 3:30pm
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
Join us for an Earth Day celebration with garden-themed activities include planting, painting garden rocks, and recycling crafts. Program recommended for children age 11 & under.
Succulent Pot Painting
Thursday, April 18 @ 4:00pm
La Palma Library
7842 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Celebrate Earth Month by painting your very own ceramic pot and planting your own succulent!
Community Craft Swap
Saturday, April 20 at 10:00am
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Looking to rehome underused craft supplies? Bring your unused/gently used supplies to swap for something new to you!
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 20 at 11:00am
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Celebrate Earth Day with a clay sunflower craft, rock painting, storytime, composting workshop, poetry readings from Laguna Playhouse, and special fairy garden activities!
Recycled Art
Saturday, April 20 at 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Join us for a fun and sustainable program where you can make unique art out of recycled water bottle caps! Program recommended for ages 4-12.
Earth Day Crafternoon
Monday, April 22 @ 3:00pm
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Stop by the library to create a special Earth Day craft!
Stories & Craft
Monday, April 22 @ 4:00pm
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy nature stories and a craft.
Earth Day – Bees
Monday, April 22 @ 4:00pm
Stanton Library
7850 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Celebrate Earth Day with a bee pollination craft activity. We will learn all about bees and how they are vital contributors to our ecosystem!
STEAM Craft
Monday, April 22 @ 4:00pm
Villa Park Library
17865 Santiago Blvd.
Villa Park, CA 92861
Join us for Earth Day and create a nature diorama of an animal habitat of your choosing!
OC Habitats Presents: Fast Fashion Industry
Monday, April 22 @ 5:00pm
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Ellis Waterman, OC Habitats intern, presents a conversation about the modern fashion industry, how it affects the environment, and some sustainable alternatives.
PJ Campfire Storytime
Monday, April 22 @ 5:30pm
Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA 92604
Come read books, sing songs, and do fingerplays. We’ll also be doing a special Earth Day craft!
Pressed Flowers Lantern
Tuesday, April 23 @ 11:00am
Library of the Canyons
7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
Join us for a teen and adult Earth Day lantern craft! We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Earth Day Celebration
Tuesday, April 23 @ 11:30am
Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
13109 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92602
Celebrate Earth Day at the library with a special storytime followed by a scavenger hunt and craft!
Paint & Plant Day
Tuesday, April 23 @ 4:00pm
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Decorate a mini pot and choose a native wildflower seed to plant and watch grow. Learn about native flowers that can attract local pollinators to your home!
Yay Earth!
Tuesday, April 23 @ 4:00pm
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Join us as we celebrate Earth with an earthy and mindful plant activity.
Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 24 @ 3:30pm
Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Celebrate Earth Day at the library by joining us for activities and crafts!
Creating a Wildlife Habitat
Thursday, April 25 @ 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Join us for a presentation from Master Gardeners of Orange County, and learn how to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard! Adult program.
DIY Terrariums
Thursday, April 25 @ 4:00pm
Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library
2969 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Calling all nature enthusiasts! Learn how to create a unique terrarium with plants, décor, and adventurous figurines. Space is limited, registration required.
Fighting Plastic Pollution
Friday, April 26 @ 3:00pm
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
School-age children are invited to join us as we learn about plastic pollution and what they can do to stop it. Participants will then decorate their own reusable tote bags to take home!
Seed Balls
Saturday, April 27 @ 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Join us for a fun and sustainable program where you can make a seed ball using recycled materials! Program recommended for ages 4-12.