Spring has sprung! Get garden supplies and knowledge through propagation classes, giveaways (seed libraries and tree saplings), and a pollinator presentation. Find Earth Day crafts, such as mini bird feeders, for kids.
Seed Library @ Parkman Branch!
Parkman Branch
Month of April
Pick up free flower and vegetable seeds at the Parkman Branch and start your garden and help our community grow.
Chase Seed Library
Chase Branch
Month of April
Find a wide variety of free flower and vegetable seeds at the Chase branch, open through the end of July.
Adult Book Discussion
Bowen Branch
Saturday, April 11, 11:00 am – Noon
Join the global celebration of our planet Earth (Earth Day) by reading A Kind Life: Eat Plants, Buy Less, Slow Down, and Save the Planet by Carina Wohlleben.
MSU Extension presents Spring Garden Preparation and Seed Starting
Douglass Branch
Wednesday, April 15, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Learn about growing conditions and supplies needed to grow strong plants. Get your hands dirty and take home some newly planted seeds.
Recycled Pop Can Planters with Green Living Science
Redford Branch
Thursday, April 16, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Celebrate Earth Day and learn about sustainability by crafting planters from recycled pop cans with Green Living Sciences. Participants will also receive a voucher for a free recycling cart.
Plant Propagation for Beginners with MSU Extension
Sherwood Forest Branch
Thursday, April 16, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Learn how to multiply your favorite plants without spending the big bucks! Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from a variety of sources: seeds, cuttings, bulbs and other plant parts.
Saturday Family Movie Matinee
Hubbard Branch
Saturday, April 18, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
In honor of Earth Day this month, join us for a viewing of Disneynature's Oceans.
Earth Day Bird Feeders
Children’s Library at Main
Monday, April 20, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Fun craft celebrating Earth Day, we will decorate mini birdfeeders that are perfect for the spring. Free for kids of all ages.
Earth Day with the Library
Campbell Branch
Wednesday, April 22, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Celebrate Earth with fun, hands-on activities and crafts that help kids learn about caring for our planet.
Earth Day Craft Buffet
Parkman Branch
Wednesday, April 22, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with a Craft Buffet for all ages! All supplies will be provided.
Bee-Friendly Spring Cleanup: Supporting Pollinators from the Ground Up
Wilder Branch
Wednesday, April 22, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Understand how we can minimize negative impacts on native bees, butterflies, and favorite bugs during Spring cleanup.
Keep Growing Detroit's Garden Resource Program
Lincoln Branch
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Learn more about Keep Growing Detroit’s Garden Resource Program (GRP), a wonderful source of support, resources, classes, and more to get your garden growing in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park. Participants receive seeds, transplants, personalized garden assistance from our staff
Free Tree Giveaway! with The Greening of Detroit
Parkman Branch
Thursday, April 23, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Help us green our neighborhood with a free tree giveaway sponsored by The Greening of Detroit. Trees will be available first come, first serve, while supplies last. Must be a resident of Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park to participate.