Monarch Butterfly Exhibit, Events Planned At San Leandro Main Library

SAN LEANDRO, CA — The San Leandro Main Library will host “Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival,” a traveling exhibit designed by Outhouse Exhibit Services, from Thursday, April 2, through Saturday, May 30, at 300 Estudillo Ave.

The exhibit focuses on the life cycle of monarch butterflies, their migration, the role of milkweed habitats and the challenges monarchs face.

The display has a local connection. According to the announcement, San Leandro is home to one of the Bay Area’s important overwintering sites for monarchs. The library said that makes the exhibit especially relevant for residents.

“The San Leandro Marina serves as an overwintering site for monarchs, making our community a key player in their survival,” says Brian Simons, Library Director. “This exhibit will help people understand how small actions can make a big difference, and the related programming provides learning opportunities for supporting monarchs and other pollinators in San Leandro.”

Additional Butterfly Events At The Library

In addition to the exhibit, the library is planning a series of free, related public programs in April and May.

They include Butterfly Storytime: Flutter & Create for all ages on Thursday, April 16, at 4 p.m.; a screening of Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly with a Q&A featuring director Kim Smith and local business Evergreen Nursery for ages 8 and older on Saturday, April 18, at 1:30 p.m.; and Gardening to Support Monarch Butterflies with Master Gardener Irene Beebe for ages 12 and older on Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m.

Other scheduled events include a Butterfly/Nature Walk with Ann Graham of Friends of the San Leandro Creek on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. at the Marina; Gardening with Native Plants for Bees, Butterflies, and Birds with Homegrown Habitats San Leandro on Saturday, May 9, at 1 p.m.; and Monarchs & More: A Homegrown Habitats Family Day for All Ages on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at the Manor Branch Library, 1241 Manor Blvd.

“These events are free and open to the public,” according to the announcement. The library directed residents to their website for program times and details.

The exhibit will remain on display at the Main Library through May 30. For more information or to schedule a tour for a classroom or group, library officials said to contact KKeefer@sanleandro.org.

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