The Blue Hill Public Library and Blue Hill Books will present an author talk with author Margie Patlak for her new work, Insect Safari: Exploring the Wondrous World of Everyday Bugs on Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Join award-winning nature writer Margie Patlak as she takes you on a wonder-filled insect safari of common insects that you can find wherever there are green spaces. With her closeup photography, she’ll showcase the beauty of everyday bugs and their surprising capabilities, including using tools, farming, mathematics, recognizing themselves in mirrors, and navigating by starlight. She’ll also give you tips on how to find insects, and help you overcome any fears you might have of them.

Margie Patlak is a science and nature writer, memoirist, and photographer. This program is free and open to all. Blue Hill Books will be onsite with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information, contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.