Library to Offer Butterfly Program

Families with children ages 5 and up are invited to join the Tompkins County Public Library for “Butterflies: The Heroic Monarch Migration,” Monday, July 27 at 6 p.m. in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.

Being held in conjunction with the Library’s 2015 Summer Reading Program, “Every Hero Has a Story,”  this fun-filled event will be facilitated by Jerry Schneider, creator of “Butterfly Game,” an award-winning board game for children and families.

Schneider will share a slide show featuring Eastern butterflies, discuss the annual migration of Monarchs and share information about the obstacles they face during their fall and spring trips to and from Mexico.  Participants will also learn about the difference between moths and butterflies, where to find butterflies, fun-facts about these fascinating winged creatures and how to attract them to backyard gardens.

Following the presentation, children will create their own butterfly tee-shirts.  Solid-color tee shirts can be purchased at the event for $4 per shirt or participants may supply their own shirt from home.

For more information or to register, contact the Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275.

Support for the Summer Reading Program comes from the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through support from the Harmon Foundation, the Brooks Family Foundation, the Phyllis and Charles Brodhead Memorial Endowed Fund and the Michael Kammen Children’s Fund.