Make it last, don't waste it, use it differently

Calling all kids!
Must be curious. Like to have fun. Oh yes, and interested in saving the planet.
Sound like you? Good! Because you can make a big impact on the Earth's future in small ways.
Check it out!

Critters on Tuesday!

Don't miss your chance to see all kinds of critters at the library. Tonight at 6pm please join us for a special Butterfly Release program. Celebrate butterflies with stories and activities and then head outside to Library Plaza to let the butterflies go! Then come back in at 7pm for the Mark's Ark program in the theater on Lower Level 2. Mark always brings interesting animals, we've already seen a baby alligator, a chinchilla, and snakes!

Come See Our Caterpillars!

Our Painted Lady caterpillars have arrived, and they are growing FAST! Come to Children's Services often during the month of June and watch our caterpillars as they grow and change. At the end of the month, Tuesday evening, June 30 at 6:00 p.m., we'll be releasing them at an extra-special Butterfly Release Storytime.

To find some great books about caterpillars and butterflies, try our Butterfly Booklist!

Bug Pizza for Dinner?

As it says on the first page of Bug-a-licious, by Meish Goldish, "One eater's 'yuck!' is another eater's 'yum!' More than 1,700 kinds of insects are eaten in over 100 countries around the world." Check this book out and learn where to hop on a plane and travel for a taste of Wasp Crackers, a handful of Honey Ants, or a crunchy snack of Dried Stink Bugs. And you may be surprised to find out that you don't have to go very far to lick a Cricket Lollipop.

Bugs are Insects by Anne Rockwell

So what are bugs? Do you REALLY know what makes a bug, a bug? Did you know that not all insects are bugs, but all bugs are insects?

If you are a little unsure about the answers to these questions, check out Bugs Are Insects by Anne Rockwell. This book is a Stage One Let's Read and Find Out Science Book, so the facts are explained so that preschool & kindergarten children can understand them. I learned a few things from this book, maybe you will too!

We Have Chrysalises!

Our Painted Lady caterpillars have been growing and growing and growing, and have now all formed their chrysalises. During the chrysalis stage, caterpillars make their transformation from a crawling caterpillar to a fluttering butterfly. Be sure to visit Children's Services to see
with your own eyes this amazing stage in the life cycle of the Painted Lady butterfly!


This is a close-up view of one of the chrysalises.










This is the view of the inside of our butterfly tent, with several chrysalises on display.

Our Caterpillars Have Arrived!

Come to the Main Library during the month of June to watch our Painted Lady caterpillars transform into beautiful, fluttering butterflies! Housed in their own special butterfly habitat, you can stop by several times during the month to see how they change. While you're here, check out some books about butterflies and caterpillars from out Butterflies Booklist to learn more about the amazing life cycle of butterflies and moths. We'll be releasing our butterflies during an extra-special Butterfly Storytime on Monday evening, June 30, at 7:00 p.m.

See you at the Library!