Giant Bugs have crawled into Main Library! Come face-to-face with a firefly, a bumblebee,a grasshopper, a moth and a dragonfly – they’re up to eight feet tall!
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.
On display Aug. 12 – Oct. 30
Meet the Bugs
Madagascan Sunset Moth
Considered one of the most impressive and appealing looking day-flying moths.
Grasshopper
Grasshoppers are plant-eaters with compound eyes, which means they have a broad field of vision and can jump a meter without their wings.
Firefly
Fireflies are winged beetles, commonly called lightning bugs for their use of bioluminescence during twilight hours to attract mates or prey.
Blue-Eyed Darner
These dragonflies are found in western North America and Central America. They live near bodies of water like lakes, ponds and streams.
Red-Tailed Bumblebee
Bumblebees create a loud buzzing sound to vibrate and shake pollen from flowers for pollination.
Stop in to learn more – we have lots of bug books to check out with your library card!
Check out these fun activities at Main Library!
Children’s (1st Floor)
Buggy Balloon Scavenger Hunt
Aug. 23-30
Can you spot all the balloon bugs in the Children’s area? Grab a scavenger hunt sheet and find all the insect-inspired balloon sculptures created by balloon artist Erica Carlson. No need for a butterfly net!
All ages.
Can you spot all the balloon bugs in the Children’s area? Grab a scavenger hunt sheet and find all the insect-inspired balloon sculptures created by balloon artist Erica Carlson. No need for a butterfly net!
All ages.
Kids Create: BUGS!
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 4-5 p.m.
Get crafty with creepy crawlies! Materials provided.
Ages 5-11.
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 4-5 p.m.
Get crafty with creepy crawlies! Materials provided.
Ages 5-11.
Reading Buggies
Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 4-5 p.m.
Spread your wings and read to a bug!
Students K-3.
Spread your wings and read to a bug!
Students K-3.
Toddler Storytime: We Love Bugs!
Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Wiggle and scurry in for buggy stories, songs, and rhymes!
Ages 18 months-3 years.
Wiggle and scurry in for buggy stories, songs, and rhymes!
Ages 18 months-3 years.
Baby Laptime: Baby Buzz Buzz Party
Monday, Sept. 29 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Buzz on in for lots of buggy fun!
Ages 0-18 months.
Thursday, Oct. 2 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Buzz on in for lots of buggy fun!
Ages 0-18 months.
Family Storytime: Snug as a Bug
Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11-11:30 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1:30-2 p.m.
If your child is feeling antsy, bring them to our buggy Storytime. We’re masters at spinning stories, sharing songs and puppets – the time will fly!
Ages 0-6.
Thursday, Oct. 2 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11-11:30 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1:30-2 p.m.
If your child is feeling antsy, bring them to our buggy Storytime. We’re masters at spinning stories, sharing songs and puppets – the time will fly!
Ages 0-6.
Teens (2nd Floor)
Teens Create: Bugsplosion
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Time to bug out! Join us for fun, bug-tastic arts and crafts!
Ages 12-17.
Time to bug out! Join us for fun, bug-tastic arts and crafts!
Ages 12-17.
Teens Create: Build-a-Bug
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Get ready to unleash creepy, crawly creativity! Learn about bugs and make your own using craft supplies and your imagination!
Ages 12-17.
Get ready to unleash creepy, crawly creativity! Learn about bugs and make your own using craft supplies and your imagination!
Ages 12-17.
Children’s (1st Floor)
Kids Create:
Tissue Paper Dragonflies
Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 4-5 p.m.
Ages 5-11.
Ages 5-11.
Toddler Storytime:
We Love Bugs!
Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Ages 18 months-3 Years.
Ages 18 months-3 Years.
Baby Laptime:
Baby Buzz Buzz Party
Monday, Aug. 26 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Ages 0-18 months.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Ages 0-18 months.
Family Storytime: Snug As a Bug
Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 30 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 11-11:30 a.m.
Ages 0-6.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 30 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 11-11:30 a.m.
Ages 0-6.
Kids Create: Bug Collection Jars
Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 4-5 p.m.
Ages 5-11.
Ages 5-11.
Kids Create: Bug Puppets
Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 4-5 p.m.
Ages 5-11.
Ages 5-11.
Teens (2nd Floor)
Teens Create: Bug Bonanza
Thursday, Sept. 19 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 12-17.
Ages 12-17.
Teens Create: Bug Blend
Thursday, Oct. 17 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 12-17.
Ages 12-17.
Kaufman Plaza
(Outside)
(Outside)
Visit the OSU BUGmobile
Saturday, Oct. 12 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
All Ages.
All Ages.
Teen Learning Lab’s Friday Fun:
OSU BUGmobile
OSU BUGmobile
Friday, Sept. 6 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 12-17.
Ages 12-17.
Children’s (1st Floor)
Kids Create:
Tissue Paper Dragonflies
Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 4-5 p.m.
Ages 5-11.
Ages 5-11.
Toddler Storytime:
We Love Bugs!
Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Ages 18 months-3 Years.
Ages 18 months-3 Years.
Baby Laptime:
Baby Buzz Buzz Party
Monday, Aug. 26 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Ages 0-18 months.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 1:30-2 p.m.
Ages 0-18 months.
Family Storytime: Snug As a Bug
Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 30 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 11-11:30 a.m.
Ages 0-6.
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 30 | 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 11-11:30 a.m.
Ages 0-6.
Kids Create: Bug Collection Jars
Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 4-5 p.m.
Ages 5-11.
Ages 5-11.
Kids Create: Bug Puppets
Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 4-5 p.m.
Ages 5-11.
Ages 5-11.
Teens (2nd Floor)
Teens Create: Bug Bonanza
Thursday, Sept. 19 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 12-17.
Ages 12-17.
Teens Create: Bug Blend
Thursday, Oct. 17 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 12-17.
Ages 12-17.
Kaufman Plaza (Outside)
Visit the OSU BUGmobile
Saturday, Oct. 12 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
All Ages.
All Ages.
Teen Learning Lab’s Friday Fun:
OSU BUGmobile
OSU BUGmobile
Friday, Sept. 6 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 12-17.
Ages 12-17.
Be sure to stop by the Children’s area for more bug activities!
