Past Events

Bugs and Buscicles @ Portola Valley Library

Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA

Every wonder what happens to insects in the winter?  Come learn how insects adapt to the cooler months of the year.  Create your own insect ornaments to decorate for the season.

FREE

Bug Colors @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

The Bug Colors preschooler class introduces children to the beauty of insects through an exploration of insect colors. Kids will meet live bugs and create their own colorful butterfly magnets.

FREE

Bugs Change @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

The Bugs Change preschooler class teaches children about the wonders of metamorphosis. Kids will meet live beetles in all their life stages and create their own marvelous metamorphosis art.

FREE

Beautiful Beetles @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

Did you know that 1 in 5 species is a beetle?  The Beautiful Beetles preschooler class introduces children to the incredibly diverse world of beetles. We’ll learn about beetle pets, meet real beetles  up close, and create beautiful jewelry with real  beetle wings. 

FREE

Wow Bugs! @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

The Wow Bugs! preschooler class offers an introduction to the amazing world of insects and other arthropods.  Kids will listen to bug stories, move like speedy centipedes, and meet live bugs up close. 

FREE

Bugs for Lunch @ San Carlos Library

Insects are and important source of food for all sorts of creatures in nature.  In the Bugs for Lunch class, kids will learn about all the animals that depend on bugs for food, even some humans.  They will meet live bugs up close and create their own buggy bookmarks to take home.

FREE

Helper Bugs @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

The Helper Bugs preschooler class teaches children about the many ways bugs help us and the environment we all live in. Kids will learn about ladybugs, bees, and many other helpful arthropods.  Together, we will create a “helpful hive collage” to decorate  the library. 

FREE

Pop-Up Bug Museum

CuriOdyssey 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA

Come see the debut of Beetlelady's exciting new offering: the Pop-Up Bug Museum.  The exhibit will premiere for CuriOdyssey's First Friday Family Night on November 5th and then stay up the rest of the weekend, November 6-7.

Pop-Up Bug Museum

CuriOdyssey 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA

Come see the debut of Beetlelady's exciting new offering: the Pop-Up Bug Museum.  The exhibit will premiere for CuriOdyssey's First Friday Family Night on November 5th and then stay up the rest of the weekend, November 6-7.

Pop-Up Bug Museum

CuriOdyssey 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA

Come see the debut of Beetlelady's exciting new offering: the Pop-Up Bug Museum.  The exhibit will premiere for CuriOdyssey's First Friday Family Night on November 5th and then stay up the rest of the weekend, November 6-7.

Bug Hunt PreK @ Portola Valley Library

Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA

In the Bug Hunt preschooler class children learn about collecting bugs and how to find bugs in their own neighborhood. Kids will meet live bugs up close and make their own bug jar necklaces to take home. 

FREE

Bug Sounds PreK @ Woodside Library

Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA

Insects make all kinds of noises for all kinds of reasons.  In the Bug Sounds preschooler class we’ll learn about how insects make sounds, what insects sound like, and play in the noisy world of bugs.

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Atherton Library

Atherton Library 2 Dinkelspiel Station Ln, Atherton, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Amazing Arthropods @ Millbrae Library

Millbrae Library 1 Library Ave, Millbrae

Learn about the differences between arthropods, insects, and arachnids, meet some fascinating live arthropods, and learn about record-breaking bugs.

FREE

Beautiful Beetles @ North Fair Oaks Library

North Fair Oaks Library 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA

Did you know that 1 in 5 species is a beetle?  The Beautiful Beetles preschooler class introduces children to the incredibly diverse world of beetles. We’ll learn about beetle pets, meet real beetles  up close, and create beautiful jewelry with real  beetle wings.  

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Brisbane Library

Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Ave, Brisbane, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Metamorphosis @ Belmont Library

Belmont Library 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA

The metamorphosis class teaches children about the wonders of metamorphosis. Kids will meet live beetles in all their life stages and create their own marvelous metamorphosis art. 

FREE

Eat or Be Eaten @ Millbrae Library

Millbrae Library 1 Library Ave, Millbrae

Insects eat everything you can imagine.  From predators to herbivores and beyond, learn how bug mouthparts have adapted to eat all kinds of foods.  Learn about the different strategies arthropod predators use to hunt and catch their prey.

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Portola Valley Library

Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Beautiful Beetles @ Foster City Library

Foster City Library 1000 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA

Did you know that 1 in 5 species is a beetle?  The Beautiful Beetles preschooler class introduces children to the incredibly diverse world of beetles. We’ll learn about beetle pets, meet real beetles  up close, and create beautiful jewelry with real  beetle wings.  

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Insect Flight @ Woodside Library

Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA

The evolution of insect flight has played a huge role in their success. Learn about the different types of insect wings and the amazing ways they fly.

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Belmont Library

Belmont Library 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Portola Valley Library

Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ North Fair Oaks Library

North Fair Oaks Library 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Insect Flight @ Brisbane Library

Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Ave, Brisbane, CA

The evolution of insect flight has played a huge role in their success. Learn about the different types of insect wings and the amazing ways they fly.

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Half Moon Bay Library

Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Bugs Change @ Atherton Library

Atherton Library 2 Dinkelspiel Station Ln, Atherton, CA

The Bugs Change preschooler class teaches children about the wonders of metamorphosis. Kids will meet live beetles in all their life stages and create their own marvelous metamorphosis art. 

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Millbrae Library

Millbrae Library 1 Library Ave, Millbrae

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Eat or Be Eaten @ Pacifica Sharp Park Library

Pacifica Library 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA

Insects eat everything you can imagine.  From predators to herbivores and beyond, learn how bug mouthparts have adapted to eat all kinds of foods.  Learn about the different strategies arthropod predators use to hunt and catch their prey.

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Foster City Library

Foster City Library 1000 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

$25

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

$25

Eat or Be Eaten @ Brisbane Library

Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Ave, Brisbane, CA

Insects eat everything you can imagine.  From predators to herbivores and beyond, learn how bug mouthparts have adapted to eat all kinds of foods.  Learn about the different strategies arthropod predators use to hunt and catch their prey.

FREE

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

$25

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

$25

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Belmont Library

Belmont Library 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

FREE

Arthropod Defenses @ Portola Valley Library

Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA

Insects and other arthropods are food for many other creatures.  To avoid being eaten they have evolved a wide array of innovative defenses.  Learn about mimicry, venomous, poison, and other fascinating bug defenses.

FREE

Arthropod Defenses @ Millbrae Lribrary

Millbrae Library 1 Library Ave, Millbrae

Insects and other arthropods are food for many other creatures.  To avoid being eaten they have evolved a wide array of innovative defenses.  Learn about mimicry, venomous, poison, and other fascinating bug defenses.

FREE

Arachnids @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

Explore the world of spiders, scorpions, and other fascinating arachnids in this special Halloween display from Beetlelady.

FREE

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ North Fair Oaks Library

North Fair Oaks Library 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Half Moon Bay Library

Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Eat or Be Eaten @ East Palo Alto Library

East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA

Insects eat everything you can imagine.  From predators to herbivores and beyond, learn how bug mouthparts have adapted to eat all kinds of foods.  Learn about the different strategies arthropod predators use to hunt and catch their prey.

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Pacifica Sanchez Library

Pacifica Sanchez Library 1111 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Bugs of Pokémon @ Pacifica Sharp Park Library

Pacifica Library 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA

The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, spent his childhood collecting bugs in the Japanese countryside.  His love of bugs can be seen throughout Pokémon from the buggy pocket monsters that were inspired by real insects and arachnids, to the Pokémon attacks and abilities that actually exist in the real world.  Come learn about the bugs […]

FREE

Eat or Be Eaten @ North Fair Oaks Library

North Fair Oaks Library 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA

Insects eat everything you can imagine.  From predators to herbivores and beyond, learn how bug mouthparts have adapted to eat all kinds of foods.  Learn about the different strategies arthropod predators use to hunt and catch their prey.

FREE

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Menlo Park Library

Menlo Park Library 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

FREE

Bug Mating (Adult Program) @ Los Gatos Library

Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

The courtship and mating habits of insects, arachnids, and other terrestrial arthropods offer a world of strange and fascinating stories.  Local entomologist and educator, Dr. Stephanie Dole (Beetlelady), will spin tales of romantic, exciting, and sometimes deadly buggy reproduction.  

FREE