Catch the Reading Bug
2:00 PM     Missoula Public Library

“Catch the Reading Bug” this summer with Missoula Public Library’s Family Reading Program. Take part in the library’s summer program and celebrate insects, spiders and creepy-crawlies with books, activities, and special events for all ages.

Children entering grades 1 and older can creep over to the library for these special events on Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m.:

•June 17: Meet live eagles, owls and other rescued raptors when Kate Davis presents “Raptors of the Rockies.” You’ll delight in meeting live eagles, owls and other rescued raptors. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk the day of program.

•June 24: Make-and-take a bug sock puppet when you enjoy “Dragon Tales” presented by Mary Wachtel. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk the day of program.

•July 1: Famous Missoula children’s author Sneed Collard III shares fascinating information about the good, the bad and the bugly. See his nature books and collect his autograph.

•July 8: Science Woman and her apprentices will amaze you with their science experiments.

•July 15: Find Parsons’ Ponies outside on the lawn by the parking lot. Children will get a chance for a short pony ride.

•July 22: Naturalist and teacher Byron Weber helps you catch the reading bug when he visits with some of his bug friends.

•July 29: Celebrate Summer at our annual End of Summer Party.

On top of our activities programs, we’ll bug out with movies for the whole family on Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. starting June 19 and lasting through July 31.

If anyone attending these programs needs special assistance, please provide advance notice. The library is located at 301 East Main.