OC Public Libraries Earth Day events Apr 22
- Countywide Earth Day activities hosted by OC Public Libraries featuring sustainability workshops and family programs. - Around Apr 22, 2026 at multiple Orange County library branches and community locations. - Details and local schedules at ocpl.org
Orange County Public Libraries is marking Earth Day 2026 with free programs across its branch system, including workshops, storytimes, film screenings and children’s giveaways. (ocpl.org) The library system said the countywide effort is part of “Earth Month 2026” and is being presented with Orange County Waste & Recycling, with events scheduled through late April rather than only on Tuesday, April 22. (ocpl.org) For children, take-home Earth Day giveaways are available at all branches starting April 7 while supplies last, according to the Earth Month page. The same page lists composting presentations at Rancho Santa Margarita, Tustin, Stanton, Aliso Viejo and Los Alamitos-Rossmoor libraries from April 7 through April 23. (ocpl.org) On Earth Day itself, El Toro Library in Lake Forest is scheduled to host an Earth Day Storytime at 10:30 a.m., with the Environmental Nature Center bringing stories and live animals. OC Public Libraries said space is limited and asked families to register with the branch. (ocpl.org) The calendar also extends beyond April 22. Brea Library is set to hold a pajama storytime on April 23, and Tustin Library is hosting Earth Month film screenings including *My Octopus Teacher* on April 19 and *The Last Forest* on April 26, each followed by discussion. (ocpl.org) The programming ties Earth Day to the library system’s broader sustainability push. OC Public Libraries said the events are meant to promote eco-friendly practices and connect residents with practical topics such as composting, food literacy and ocean stewardship. (ocpl.org) The system serves communities across Orange County through branches in cities including Brea, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Stanton and Tustin, which gives the Earth Month campaign a countywide footprint rather than a single-site event. (ocpl.org) OC Public Libraries has run Earth Day programming in prior years, and the 2026 version keeps the same branch-based format while adding this year’s schedule and partner lineup. For residents, the next step is simple: check the branch calendar or the Earth Month page for the local date, time and registration details. (ocpl.org 1) (ocpl.org 2)
