Building a Sustainable Community
Stratford Public Library is an original stakeholder in the sharing economy. We're a shared space, with shared resources, that anyone in the community can access. We also help the community access specialized knowledge and expertise through our staff, collections, and community partners. Together, we're building a sustainable community! Take part in all the library has to offer this April as we celebrate Earth Day.
Earth Day Events at SPL
Click on each event title for more information and to register.
April 18 | 2 - 3 PM | Library Auditorium
It has been said, “old gardeners never die; they just spade away and then throw in the trowel!” If you are a gardener of a certain age but not quite ready to ‘throw in the trowel’ join us in warming up for Earth Day with a presentation from long-time gardener and garden show judge Cat McGill on how to keep gardening throughout the golden years!
April 21 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Zoom
Composting with special composting worms is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to save tonnes of waste from going to landfill. Join Cathy Nesbitt of Cathy's Crawly Composters on Zoom to find out how to start a wriggly vermicomposter of your own!
April 21 & 22 | Library Auditorium
Join SPL’s sustainability effort to keep unwanted items out of our landfill by swapping them for something you may treasure! Drop off your clean and lovely but no-longer-wanted garden decor, tools, and small house plants on April 21. Then "shop" for new items on April 22. Click the link above for full details.
April 26 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Library Auditorium
SPL is teaming up with a professional organizer to help you kick-start your spring cleaning - in an eco-friendly way! Join Hannah Lukings of Everyday Organized for a workshop on prepping your organizing plan in a way that is also mindful of the environment.
Earth Day Resources
Stratford Public Library is your dedicated community hub for finding information and learning new skills. Check out the resources below to up your game when it comes to meeting your environmental goals including gardening, making, repairing, and upcycling.
The Seed Library is a free service that supports sustainable gardening practices, food security, and community building. Take what you would like, grow and enjoy your harvest, then save seeds to include in the library the following year. Thanks to our partner The Local Community Food Centre.
MakerSpaces are places where people can come together to learn about technology, crafts, and other kinds of making. Our space includes technologies, tools, and toys, including 3D printers and vinyl-cutting machines. Your imagination is the only limit.
Break the cycle of throw-away consumer culture and learn new skills in the process! Explore the possibilities of making with over 1,000 online classes. Learn to knit, crochet, sew, make jewelry, home decor, and more!
Chilton Library provides decades of data to help you repair and maintain your vehicle including photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
April 1 - April 30
Find out how to reduce your environmental impact on our air, water, and even at home through this resourceful Earth Day challenge designed to educate and inspire! Be a planet protector and earn 8 new badges, and a chance to win an eco-friendly prize!
Full-text science-oriented content including 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals. Topics include biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology, and wildlife.