CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN /
CYNTHIA L. LEDBETTER
AUBURN —
The Auburn Public Library invites the public to celebrate Earth Week at the library. The following events are planned for April 17 through 22:
• Monday, April 17, 3:30 p.m. – “Earth” (G) Movie Matinee
• Tuesday, April 18, 3:30 p.m. – K-5th graders are invited to “STEAM Into Spring” with fun, hands-on, spring-related experiments and activities. Special guests from the city’s Public Works Department will demonstrate tools they use to keep Auburn beautiful.
• Wednesday, April 19, 5:30 p.m. – The Auburn High School Band will perform a Spring Showcase.
• Thursday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. – Adults are invited to “Organic Gardening 101.” Organic Gardening 101 will include an overview of the differences between organic and conventional gardening techniques; tips and tricks for cultivating healthy soil, battling pests and preventing plant diseases; and an introduction to companion planting and permaculture techniques. Participants will leave with seed packets and the confidence to grow their own organic garden.
• Saturday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. – Story Time participants will be treated to a special guest from the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. An Earth Day Celebration will follow Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Participants will enjoy eco-friendly crafts, activities and prizes.
The library is located at 749 E. Thach Ave. in Auburn. For more information, email Library Events at libraryevents@auburnalabama.org.