This program is supported in part by a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Children can sign up for a free sapling through the Haverhill Public Library as part of the Minneapolis-based Neighborhood Forest Earth Day tree giveaway.
The type of tree offered will be based on local growing conditions. Last year, the trees distributed in Massachusetts were black cherries.
Neighborhood Forest was launched in 2010 by Vikas and Priyas Narula to give every child the experience of growing their own tree. Some 3,500 schools and libraries participate in every state, Canada and Mexico.
Those interested may register at the Neighborhood Forest website, NeighborhoodForest.org. The library says it will contact participants when the trees arrive.