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Phoenix Library celebrates Monarch Month with butterfly-themed events, reading recs

Throughout “Monarch Month” in September, Phoenix Public Library is honoring Monarch butterflies with a variety of fun and educational programs for all ages.

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Throughout “Monarch Month” in September, Phoenix Public Library is honoring Monarch butterflies with a variety of fun and educational programs for all ages.

The programming is on theme with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge in 2021v to help protect monarch butterflies and their 3,000- mile migration.

From butterfly-themed and bilingual story times, to special events like Planting to Attract Monarch Butterflies on Saturday, Sept. 26, a Monarch Party on Saturday, Sept. 12 and even a special Crafty Adults: Monarch Butterfly Week, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while learning about these beautiful pollinators.

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Phoenix Library celebrates Monarch Month with butterfly-themed events, reading recs

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Throughout “Monarch Month” in September, Phoenix Public Library is honoring Monarch butterflies with a variety of fun and educational programs for all ages.

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Throughout “Monarch Month” in September, Phoenix Public Library is honoring Monarch butterflies with a variety of fun and educational programs for all ages.

The programming is on theme with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge in 2021v to help protect monarch butterflies and their 3,000- mile migration.

Explore Monarch Butterfly themed Staff Picks reading recommendations and discover all Monarch-themed programs at Phoenix Public Library — Monarch Month.

Editor's note: The above was republished from a Phoenix Public Library newsletter.

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