0 Waste Programs Happening At The Birmingham Public Library

Invest in our planet with these books. Photo by Cheyenne Trujillo.

Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) all April long as "Earth Month!"

The theme for Earth Day 2022 is "Invest in our planet." Join the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) for some zero-waste and inventive programs recycling paper. 

You can invest in our planet by learning more about environmental issues and ways to help.

Check out books from any member of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC), including all BPL locations, on recycling, zero waste, climate change, and other eco-friendly topics to learn more.

Find this book display on the third floor of the Central Library. Photo by Cheyenne Trujillo.

While Earth Day is still two weeks, celebrate Earth Month with these sustainable programs planned at the BPL

North Birmingham Regional Branch Library

2501 31st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207

Learn to Mend Your Clothes

Friday, April 8 | Starts at 12:00 p.m.

Textile waste is a growing problem around the world. Take care of the clothes you already have by learning how to mend. We'll sew up rips, patch holes, and make our clothes as good as new!

This is a virtual program that will be posted on North Birmingham Library's Facebook page.

Newspaper Origami Boxes Grab and Go Kits

Wednesday, April 13 | All day during business hours, 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Don't waste money buying new storage containers. Instead, you can make origami boxes by repurposing newspapers. Try using them to finally conquer your junk drawer!

Learn to Wrap Gifts with Zero Waste

Friday, April 22 | Starts at 12:00 p.m.

Did you know that most gift wrap isn't recyclable? Switch to using these zero waste gift wrapping techniques and you'll help divert tons of waste from landfills. 

This is a virtual program that will be posted on North Birmingham Library's Facebook page.

Southside Branch Library

1814 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 

Make-A-Basket 

All month long | All day during business hours, 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

This program creates an opportunity for kids and families to work together to create a paper basket. 

Springville Road Regional Branch Library also has a butterfly garden program planned for today, April 22, at 4:00 p.m. Find the details here on our calendar! 

Join the Central Library Youth Department for an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 23, and read this blog by Parker Evans for a breakdown of the IPCC's latest report + book recommendations about our impact on the environment.

Even though Alabama ranked fourth place in 2021 for the most biodiverse states, Alabama also makes the top ranks for most threatened and endangered species. 

Consider getting involved with or donating to local nature preserves, like Turkey Creek Nature Preserve—the only home to the endangered vermilion darter fish.

Follow the BPL on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more updates on sustainable programs happening at the library! 

By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations