The Leaf for a Leaf program promotes borrowing library books to reduce the number of trees that are cut down to make paper. Learn to improve the air we breathe, minimize environmental impact, and enhance your surroundings. The program celebrates trees in the late fall through the early winter because it is the best time to plant them in Central Texas. Trees will be planted at several Branches of the Austin Public Library and the library is hosting programs that will teach you how to plant and care for trees. There is also a reading contest. You can download the reading log by visiting www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/leafforaleaf.htm and clicking the image on the left that says Growth Potential. The more books you read, the more Leaf for a Leaf trees that will be planted. So what are you waiting for? Start reading and planting trees now!

The Austin Public Library Leaf for a Leaf program is made possible in part by a grant from Austin Energy and in cooperation with the Urban Forestry division of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. For more information please call 512-974-9920 or visit www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/leafforaleaf.htm