Creatures & Critters
A menagerie of amazing animals invades the library.
Animal Encounters
Upcoming PerformancesThis reading of Mercer Mayer's story, There's an Alligator under My Bed, features a live alligator! More stories and more live animals round out the fun. You'll even get a chance to pet some afterward. Limited to the first 75 to arrive.
Bats of the World
Upcoming PerformancesExplore the amazing life of bats, including how they use sound waves to navigate, their role in the food web, and different ecosystems from around the world. Presented by The Organization for Bat Conservation, the program includes live bats from North America, South America and Africa -- some with a 3-foot wingspan!
Classroom Critters
Upcoming PerformancesDon't know a crepuscular critter from a cathemeral creature? Paul McCormack and his animal friends will be here to set you straight. Get ready for plenty of fun and interaction when these critters invade the library. Limited to 50 participants.
Creatures of the Night
Upcoming PerformancesFor 30 years, staff at Howell Nature Center has helped rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife. What comes out when the sun goes down? Meet several birds and mammals and learn about their fascinating habits and adaptations for living in the dark.
Lords of the Sky
Upcoming PerformancesFor 30 years, staff at Howell Nature Center has helped rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife. This presentation includes the characteristics of birds of prey, as well as their importance to the environment. Live hawks, owls, falcons and/or vultures currently housed at the center will be on hand for viewing.
Science Alive Animals
Upcoming PerformancesA collection of exotic animals + a group of curious kids = fun at the library! This event features hands-on contact with parrots, turtles, snakes...maybe even a chinchilla. Limited to the first 30 people to arrive.
