Past Events

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

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Hillsdale Mall

Hillsadale Mall 60 31st Ave, San Mateo, 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

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Half Moon Bay Library

Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, 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 Animal Crossing @ North Fair Oaks Library

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

Do you love catching virtual bugs in Animal Crossing.  Come learn about the real world arthropods that inspire this popular game.

FREE

Toddler Storytime @ Los Gatos Library

Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Toddlers love bugs! Join Beetlelady for a fun, interactive storytime exploring our buggy friends.  Meet a live bug up close and get your wiggles out bug-style. 

FREE

Teen Bug Hangout @ Los Gatos Library

Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Ever wanted to just chill with a tarantula?  Interested in entering a staring contest with a praying mantis?  Come hang out with local Entomologist, Dr. Stephanie Dole (Beetlelady) and meet some of her live bugs up-close. 

FREE

Face Your Fears (Adult Program) @ Los Gatos Library

Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

People are both fascinated by and fearful of insects, spiders, and other bugs.  In this class for adults, local Entomologist, Dr. Stephanie Dole (Beetlelady), will speak to peoples fears and misconceptions about these animals.  Participants will have a chance to meet live bugs up-close and face their own fears with Beetlelady’s help. 

FREE

Bugs of Animal Crossing @ San Carlos Library

San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

Do you love catching virtual bugs in Animal Crossing.  Come learn about the real world arthropods that inspire this popular game.

FREE

Nature Journaling @ Los Gatos Library

Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Nature journaling is a tool for engaging with and exploring the natural world. It is a way to observe and learn, while increasing curiosity, wonder, and attention. Bugs are the perfect subjects for nature journaling because they are everywhere! Come learn the basics of Nature Journaling with local Entomologist, Dr. Stephanie Dole (Beetlelady).  Participants practice […]

FREE

Metamorphosis @ Woodside Library

Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA

It’s not just for butterflies. Learn about all the ways arthropods grow and change. Explore how metamorphosis makes insects so successful. Meet live insects in all their life cycle stages!

FREE

Bugs of Animal Crossing @ Pacifica Sanchez Library

Pacifica Sanchez Library 1111 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica

In the game of Animal Crossing, players can find, catch, and collect many insects and other arthropods.  All of the bugs within the game are real species of arthropods from around the world. Come learn about the real-life bugs you may encounter on your Animal Crossing Island.

FREE

Bugs of Animal Crossing @ Millbrae Library

Millbrae Library 1 Library Ave, Millbrae

In the game of Animal Crossing, players can find, catch, and collect many insects and other arthropods.  All of the bugs within the game are real species of arthropods from around the world. Come learn about the real-life bugs you may encounter on your Animal Crossing Island.

FREE

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

Amazing Arthropods @ Pacifica Sharp Park Library

Pacifica Library 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA

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

FREE

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, 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 WITH ADMISSION

Toddler Story Time @ Los Gatos Library

Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Come join Beetlelady for a fun, interactive story time with reading, movement, and up-close time with live bugs.

FREE

Teen Bug Hang Out

Los Gatos Library 100 Villa Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Beetlelady and her buggy friends will be in the teen lounge at the Los Gatos Library offering hands-on time to relax with bugs and create bug-themed art.  Come unwind from your day with a chill tarantula and chat with Beetlelady about your interest in bugs.

FREE

Pop-Up Bug Museum @ Cupertino Library

Cupertino Library 10800 Torre Ave, Cupertino, 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

Metamorphosis @ Belle Haven Library – CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS

Belle Haven Branch Library 413 Ivy Dr, Menlo Park, CA

Metamorphosis is not just for butterflies.  Come learn about the wild world of insect metamorphosis with Beetlelady and meet all sorts of bugs in various life stages.  After the program, participants will have a chance to create their own marvelous metamorphosis art.

FREE

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

Teen Bug Hangout @ Menlo Park Library CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS

Menlo Park Library 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA

Ever wanted to just chill with a tarantula?  Interested in entering a staring contest with a praying mantis?  Come hang out with local Entomologist, Dr. Stephanie Dole (Beetlelady) and meet some of her live bugs up-close.

FREE