April is Earth Month, and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library invites the community to learn with us, dig deeper and be inspired to become an even better caregiver of the Earth through programming, crafts and more. We've also put together curated lists of books for audiences of all ages to recognize the importance of adopting earth-friendly habits:
Books for Littles
Books for Kids
Books for Tweens
Books for Teens
Books for Adults
eBooks for Adults (cloudLibrary)
Earth Month Resources
Illinois Legislation
Recycling
- Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County: Recycling FAQs
- Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County: Reuse & Recycle Directory
Composting
- Groot: Waste Management Services: Arlington Heights Solid Waste Program General Information
- Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition
Food Waste and Community Supported Agriculture
- Arlington Heights Farmers Market
- WTTW: A Running List of Community-Supported Agriculture In and Around Chicago
- United States Environmental Protection Agency: Sustainable Management of Food
- Food Safety from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Food Waste Feast
Programs for Kids & Families
Tweens Make: Sprout Heads
Wednesday, April 10, 4:30-6 p.m. / Kids' World / Drop in
Family Art: Earth Month
Monday, April 15, 4-4:45 p.m. / Lindsey Room / Register
Sensory Play Sunday
Sunday, April 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room / Drop in
Tweens Sew: Mindful Mending
Wednesday, April 24, 4:15-5:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room / Register
Recycled Papermaking for Kids
Thursday, April 25, 4:15-5:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room / Register
Programs for Teens
Friday Flicks: Earth Month Edition - The Day After Tomorrow
Friday, April 5, 6-9 p.m. / Hub / Drop in
Teens Make: Beeswax Wraps
Tuesday, May 7, 4-5:15 p.m. / Hub / Register
Programs for Teens and Adults
The Climate Crisis and Mental Health
Thursday, April 18, 7-8:30 p.m. / Zoom / Register
Programs for Adults
Beyond the Book Discussion & Craft: The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl
Wednesday, April 17, 6-7:30 p.m. / Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Register
Craft Swap
Donation Period: Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays, April 2-16 / Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Learn More
Event: Sunday, April 21, 1-2:30 p.m. / Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Drop in
Wider Lens: David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
Thursday, April 25, 7-9 p.m. / Hendrickson Room / Register
Seed Swap
Sunday, April 28, noon-2 p.m. / Dunton Avenue Entrance / Drop in
Your Landscape in the Spring: Cleanup and Preparation for Growing Season
Tuesday, April 30, 7-8:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room / Register