Earth Day & Beyond
GLENDALE, CA —Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and the City of Glendale Office of Sustainability are pleased to announce programs throughout April and May to celebrate “Earth Day & Beyond”, programs and conversations to implement everyday practices towards a greener Glendale.
Programs include:
Mend It!
Grow your sustainability tools by learning to make minor repairs to your clothing. Must Bring: Project(s) to fix together, for example: missing buttons, hem or hole.
June 8, 2023 • 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Patch It!
Learn how to turn old denim and jeans into new products and clothes. Must bring denim items, such as jeans or a jean jacket.
April 26, 2023 • 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Update It!
Give your old clothes new life by upcycling them! Must Bring: 1 or more clothing items from their closet.
April 19, 2023 • 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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May 11, 2023 • 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Earth Day Fair – Saturday, April 22 11:00am – 3:00pm at Pacific Park Library 501 South Pacific Avenue Glendale, CA 91205
Celebrate our planet at this unique fair with something for all ages! Join us for family-fun activities, sustainable local vendors, food, music, and interactive workshops.
Come and learn more about local initiatives and how to get involved in climate change action.
EARTH DAY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:10 AM - Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Stage
11:30 AM - We Tell Stories presents "Earth Tales" - Stage
A live storytelling performance featuring stories exploring the relationship between Mother Earth and her children. Presented in partnership with the Music Center. Perfect for children in grades K - 5.
12:30 PM - Solar Power 101 - Stage
An Introduction to the history of solar power, presented by Solar Schoolhouse.
12:30 PM - Sustainability Story Time - inside Pacific Park Library
Fun stories about the Earth presented by Glendale Library staff in English.
1:00 PM - Cool Critters Show presented by Mobile Zoo of California - Stage
Learn about various furry, feathered, and scaly critters in this fun fact filled show.
1:30 PM - Sustainability Story Time (Spanish) - Pacific Library
Fun stories about the Earth presented by Glendale Library staff in Spanish.
2:15 PM - Composting Demonstration (Spanish) - Stage
Learn how to compost in your back yard in this presentation by Go 2 Zero, presented in Spanish.
2:30 PM - Sustainability Story Time - Pacific Park Library
Fun stories about the Earth presented by Glendale Library staff in Armenian.
2:40 PM - Composting Demonstration - Stage
Learn how to compost in your back yard in this presentation by Go 2 Zero.
Carbon Conversations
A Guide to Climate Revolution – April 20, 6:00PM at Central Library
How do we talk about the climate crisis with youth?
What society-wide changes can we work towards at home and in our City to tackle the climate crisis and climate justice?
Join us for a presentation by Mary DeMocker, author of The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution: 100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids, and Still Get a Good Night’s Sleep, and a panel of youth climate activists on how we can work together for a thriving future for all.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Glendale Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale, CA 91205
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Shaping the Energy Future of Glendale – April 27, 6:00PM at Central Library
What could Glendale’s green energy future look like? Joins us for an evening presentation on how to revolutionize and build resilience in our energy and power systems in Glendale.
What could Glendale’s green energy future look like? Joins us for an evening presentation on how to revolutionize and build resilience in our energy and power systems in Glendale by Ted Flannigan, energy expert, founder of EcoMotion, and host of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic Podcast, followed by a panel of energy experts and community leaders.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for this event.
All programs are free and open to the public, these programs are supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Visit www.eglendalelac.org/earth-day for details on all our events, resources, and more.
For more information, please call Library information at 818-548-2021 or email Library staff at LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov.
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About Glendale
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.
About Library, Arts & Culture
Founded in 1907, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department includes eight neighborhood libraries including the Brand Library & Art Center, a regional visual arts and music library and performance venue housed in the historic 1904 mansion of Glendale pioneer Leslie C. Brand, and the Central Library, a 93,000 square foot center for individuals and groups to convene, collaborate and create. The department also serves as the chief liaison to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission which works to continually transform Glendale into an ever-evolving arts destination. Glendale Library Arts & Culture is supported in part through the efforts of the Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust. For more information visit GlendaleLAC.org, or contact Library, Arts & Culture at 818-548-2021 or via email at LibraryInfo@glendaleca.gov.
About Office of Sustainability
The Sustainability Officer facilitates sustainability planning and action for the City of Glendale, striving to foster a more livable, sustainable, and equitable community.
The mission of the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability is to help meet the needs of Glendale’s residents and businesses today, as well as to help preserve the ability of future generations to meet their sustainability needs. To this end the Office will:
Coordinate City of Glendale departments to promote sustainable practices and resiliency to climate change, inspiring participation throughout the City.
Respond to public inquiries on sustainability matters and direct residents and businesses to appropriate City services.
Design and promote initiatives to spur greater gains in efficiency and sustainable practices, including rewards and recognition programs.
Diligently track results and accountability for success in meeting specific targets and co-benefits such as equity and sustainable economic development
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