Earth Day & Beyond
EARTH DAY & BEYOND
APRIL 2023
Join Library, Arts & Culture, and the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability to celebrate Earth Day and learn about sustainability and climate resilience. These events are part of the Sustainable California Libraries grant program, which is supported 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.
A GUIDE TO CLIMATE REVOLUTION
Audience: Adult and Teens
Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Glendale 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.
SHAPING THE ENERGY FUTURE OF GLENDALE
Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Glendale 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 by Ted Flannigan, energy expert and founder of EcoMotion, followed by a panel of energy experts and community leaders.
EARTH DAY FAIR
Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pacific Park, 501 S Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA 91205
A unique fair with something for all ages! There will be 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. *See below for full schedule
GUIDED NATURE HIKE
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9 – 10:30AM
Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
Learn about Glendale’s local plants, animals and history on this guided hike through Deukmejian Wilderness Park with Glendale Community Services & Parks. Perfect for beginners, families, and nature lovers!
PATCH IT!
April 13, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
April 26, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Offered in English & Armenian)
Glendale Central Library, MakerSpace, 222 E Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205
Learn how to turn old denim and jeans into new products and clothes.
MEND IT!
April 11, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
June 8, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Glendale Central Library, MakerSpace, 222 E Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205
Grow your sustainability tools by learning to make minor repairs to your clothing. You will learn hand-sewing techniques to sew on buttons, repair holes and make hems. Bring something to class to mend together!
UPDATE IT!
April 19, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Offered in English & Armenian)
May 11, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Glendale Central Library, MakerSpace, 222 E Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205
Get creative and bring something from your closet you don't like anymore, i.e., a sweater, sweatshirt, dress and we will cut it, trim it…change it into something you like again!
REPAIR CAFE
A free, roving, all-purpose repair party for and by the community.
Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Glendale Central Library Auditorium, 222 East Harvard St. Glendale, CA 91205
Torn jeans? Broken bike? Dull knife? Faulty lamp? We can help with that!
Join us at Glendale Central Library's auditorium and learn how to fix everyday household items and treasured pieces. Come to Repair Café to learn from the volunteer Repair Café coaches how to fix household appliances, hobbyist equipment, toys, textiles, and more!
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pacific Park, 501 S Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA 91205
EARTH DAY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:10 AM - Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Stage
11:30 AM - We Tell Stories - Stage
12:30 PM - Solar Power 101 - Stage
12:30 PM - Sustainability Story Time - Pacific Library
1:00 PM - Animal Info Session - Stage
1:30 PM - Sustainability Story Time (Spanish) - Pacific Library
2:15 PM - Composting Demonstration (Spanish) - Stage
2: 30 PM - Sustainability Story Time - Pacific Library
2:40 PM - Composting Demonstration - Stage
MakerSpace Art Swap
Metro
Monterey Road Eco-Community Garden
My Zero Waste Store
Office of Sustainability, City of Glendale
Remainders Creative Reuse
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
Sierra Club of the Verdugo Foothills
Solar Schoolhouse
Walk Bike Glendale
EARTH DAY FAIR VENDORS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
Advocating for Humanity
Apricoty
Athens Avetisyan Organic Soap
Community Services & Parks, City of Glendale
Duchess of Cilicia
Library Arts & Culture, City of Glendale
Glendale Environmental Coalition
Glendale Water & Power
Integrated Waste Management, City of Glendale
Junior High
Liartco