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From Caterpillar to Monarch Butterfly

Featuring Author Kim Larson
2025-07-11 11:00:00 2025-07-11 11:30:00 America/Chicago From Caterpillar to Monarch Butterfly Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly with stories and songs. Barnesville Public Library -

Friday, July 11
11:00am - 11:30am

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Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly with stories and songs.

Join your library to learn about the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly, from caterpillar to butterfly. Minnesota children's author Kim Larson will take us through the stages of the butterfly's metamorphosis with stories and songs. This program is best suited for ages 5-10.

Kim Larson is the author of Goat's Boat Won't Float. Find it in the catalog here! 

This program is offered free-of-charge thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

AGE GROUP: | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Storytime | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

TAGS: | summer reading program | Kim Larson | butterfly |

Barnesville Public Library
barnesville@larl.org
Phone: 218-354-2301
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Mon, Jul 27 Closed
Tue, Jul 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 Closed
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