Rock Island, IL: The planting of a new tree at the Rock Island Library's 30/31 Branch seemed like a great opportunity to feature activities about Earth Day and the environment. So the library's Tuesday, April 21 story time has now transformed into an Earth Week Storytime.
Preschoolers and parents or caregivers are invited to gather at 10:30 am on Tuesday to help the library plant a weeping cherry blossom tree on the east side of the 30/31 Branch at 3059 30th Street, make tree crafts and hear some fun tree stories, including "Our Tree Named Steve," by Alan Zweibel. Patrons can also stop by and pick up small red oak, white oak and swamp white oak seedlings, courtesy of the Living Lands and Waters MillionTrees project. The free trees will be available starting Tuesday morning, while supplies last. Planting instructions will be provided with each tree.
For details about additional library events and services, including upcoming events in the "Every Hero Has a Story" summer reading program, visit library locations or www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library's Facebook and Twitter sites, or call 309-732-READ (7323.)
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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library provides resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination through three locations, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities.
