Join us on Wednesday, July 9th from 6:00-7:30pm for a program with Melissa Trempe, author of Ladybug Launch: Inspired by a True Story of Chinitas in Space. Registration is required.

Discover fascinating facts about ladybugs and learn why they've traveled to outer space with children's book author, Melissa Trempe, on July 9th at 6:00pm. You'll learn about her book Ladybug Launch: Inspired by a True Story of Chinitas in Space, see live ladybugs up close, and participate in a ladybug craft. Curious about space, insects, or being an author? Bring your questions and get ready to have some fun! Perfect for budding scientists and writers ages 3 to 8. 

Melissa Trempe is a local author and educator who loves connecting with young readers at school visits. Her book, Ladybug Launch, is about an ambitious chica with dreams of becoming a scientist, and a little chinita (ladybug) that dreams of flying to space. Neither dream is easy to reach, but together anything is possible! Their tale is inspired by a determined group of Chilean students who convinced NASA to send their ladybug experiment to space!