Celebrate Earth Day 2024 by Picking Up Free Seedlings at Southside Branch Library

Celebrate Earth Day with free seedlings while supplies last this week at Southside Branch Library. 

Today, Monday, April 22, is Earth Day 2024.

For over 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated across the country, and the globe, through the mobilization for environmental causes. While it is not a federally recognized holiday, many celebrate Earth Day through environmental education, awareness, and action. 

In preparation for spring and in celebration of Earth Day, Southside Branch Library will be giving away free seedlings in pots from today, April 22, through Friday, April 26. Pick up a seedling and nurture and observe your plant as it changes through the season. 

Our quantities are VERY LIMITED, so hurry in for the best selection. Can’t find a seedling that you want? No problem! You can browse our Seeds @ Southside Seed Library and find the perfect seeds to start in your home or garden. 

For more information, call Southside Branch at 205-933-7776 or drop by our library at 1814 11th Avenue South.

Each Earth Day can "drive a year of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to create a new plan of action for our planet," according to earthday.org. Earth Day 2024 focuses on eliminating plastic usage "for the sake of human and planetary health." There is a goal to decrease plastic production by 60% by 2040 through shopping sustainably, voting, participating in cleanups, and practicing climate literacy.

You can also celebrate Earth Day by picking up books about the environment at Birmingham Public Library locations such as the Pratt City Branch, 509 Dugan Ave. 

See more information on the flyer below.

By Pamela Jessie| Branch Manager, Southside Branch Library  and Roy Williams, Public Relations Director, Birmingham Public Library