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Registration opens:
July 16th, 2026

Bugs on the Go with Insectropolis

Teens and Tweens (For ages 9 - 18)
2026-07-30 15:00:00 2026-07-30 15:45:00 America/New_York Bugs on the Go with Insectropolis Join us as we learn about bugs. Insectropolis will have a variety of live critters and pinned specimens. Waretown Branch - Waretown Meeting Room

Thursday, July 30
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 15:00:00 2026-07-30 15:45:00 America/New_York Bugs on the Go with Insectropolis Join us as we learn about bugs. Insectropolis will have a variety of live critters and pinned specimens. Waretown Branch - Waretown Meeting Room

Waretown Branch

Waretown Meeting Room

Join us as we learn about bugs. Insectropolis will have a variety of live critters and pinned specimens.

Through dynamic and interactive presentations, participants will gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of these often-misunderstood tiny animals. The program will encourage guests to investigate and celebrate the diversity of life.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

TAGS: | SummerReading |

Waretown Branch
Phone: (609) 693-5133
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