Join us during Tree Week for a virtual book club exploring 150 years of literature, poetry, and material art centered on the iconic elm tree!

Led by STEM Librarian Sarah Drerup, the virtual book clubs will discuss three short readings:

• Henry David Thoreau — Autumnal Tints ("The Elm")
• Helen Hunt Jackson — "October"
• Anna-Karin Arvidsson — "Gold and Green Forests: Crafted Life Stories..."

The book clubs will be held over Zoom in two separate sessions. Registration is required.

• Tuesday, October 13, 12pm–1pm
• Thursday, October 15, 6pm–7pm

Find readings, resources, and a discussion guide on our Tree Week 2026 Book Club page.

Started by the Urban Forest Initiative in 2018, Tree Week is Kentucky's annual celebration of urban and community forestry. 

This October 9–18, communities across the state will come together to honor trees and explore their essential contributions to healthy, vibrant communities through a wide variety of events — from tree plantings, educational workshops, and nature walks, to art events and yoga sessions under the trees.