Beetlelady to visit Santa Clara library

  • 2025-12-30
An entomologist will be visiting two branches of the Santa Clara library in January to share interesting bug facts with the public.

Those who want to learn more about bugs can attend two presentations by Beetlelady. The first program will be held at the Northside Branch Library and will teach guests about metamorphosis. There will be hands-on interactions at the show with live arthropods. The other activity is at the Central Park Library and will cover how insects were used as inspiration for human innovation. This event will also feature live bugs and interactive displays.

Beetlelady is a bug educator who leads classes on several bug-related topics, such as biological diversity, the roles of arthropods, and how to nature journal with bugs. Stephanie Dole is the scientist and educator behind Beetlelady. Dole went to school at Michigan State University and the University of California, Davis. She has published nine scientific research articles and even has field experience with bugs in locations like the Sonoran Desert and Costa Rica.

The lesson on metamorphosis will be on Thursday, January 22 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, and the class about bugs inspiring human innovation will take place on Saturday, January 24 from 11:00 am to noon. There is no cost to attend either of these presentations. Those who host educational programs like these may use brochure printing services to make themed materials that families can bring home.