In honour of Earth Day on April 22, the Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG) donated several children’s books to the Madawaska Valley Public Library. Above from left: Natalie Barrington, MVPL CEO, and Annabel Marsh, CTLG Association. (Photo: Yusuf Malek)
President/Chair Wendy Wolak says, “As a lake association, our heart is in protecting the pristine waters, wildlife, and landscapes we call home. We’re so excited to donate these books to the Madawaska Valley Public Library! Since the library is such a wonderful hub for our community, we knew it was the perfect place to help us reach more people and hopefully inspire a new generation of local caretakers.
“We chose books focused on stewardship because we want to help kids connect with nature early on. It’s about more than just “learning”—it’s about helping them see their own role in protecting the environment.”
Why is this important to Madawaska Valley? Wendy explains, “People often call the Madawaska Valley ‘paradise,’ and it truly is. But even paradise needs a helping hand. We’ve noticed fewer loons on the water, declining dragonfly populations and rarer sightings of fireflies and luna moths. Invasive species are putting our local biodiversity at risk, and it doesn’t stop there. We believe that every small act of care can make a huge impact, and we’re so happy to partner with the library to inspire the next generation of stewards.”
The list of donated titles include:
– The Day the River Caught Fire by Barry Wittenstein, illustrated by Jessie Hartland
– The Story of Conservation by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, illustrated by Amy Husband.
–A Rock is Born, by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lily Williams
– Forests by Jess French, illustrated by Alexander Mostov
–101 Ways to Help the Earth with Dr. Seuss’s Lorax, by Mirand Paul
– Do Fish Fart? : Answers to Kids’ Questions about Lakes by Keltie Thomas Deryk Ouseley (Illustrator)
– Light in the Lake by Sarah R Baughman
–We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstorm Michaela Goade (Illustrator)
–What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet by Jess French
Join the library on Saturday, April 25 for an Earth Day story time at 11:30am featuring these new books. A drop-in craft will be available throughout the day, from 10am to 3pm. These new books will be available for check out soon.
Madawaska Valley Public Library(2026,Apr.17) Earth Day Book Donation to MVPL [media release]