Happy Earth Day!

1970 was the first year Earth Day was celebrated. It was all started because of a growing concern for the environment. Massive rallies were held all over the United States. By 1990 141 countries were celebrating Earth Day, including Canada.

Today all over our Country people held special programs to learn about how people can help the environment. Here at the Central Public Library we had a local author, Margaret Cecconet, come in and speak to students about her new book, What Ever Happened to Apple?

What Ever Happened to Apple? is a picture book about the journey of an apple from the Macintosh tree he grew on to the garbage bin he was thrown in. There he wishes he was in a compost bin instead of "somewhere dark and gloomy." This is a great story that helps children understand the importance of composting and is a must read for anyone learning about the environment.