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From Feb. 23-26 and March 2-6, the Patience S. Latting Northwest Library will close at 7 p.m. for carpet replacement.

Small Wonders: Insects in Focus

Stag Beetle and the text Small Wonders: Insects in Focus.

About Small Wonders: Insects in Focus

Crawl, fly or buzz into the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library for an exhibit that's like none other!

Visit Small Wonders: Insects in Focus from January 28 through March 16, and find all-ages, exhibit-related programs happening at a Metro Library near you.

 

What is Small Wonders?

Small Wonders features large photographs of very small animals. Artist Bob Sober worked with entomologists (people who study insects) to create images that capture the astonishing colors, patterns, textures, and details of the bug around our world. 

We hope that Small Wonders inspires you to think about the world under our feet and the humans desire to create art about the world around them. 

YOU'RE INVITED TO A BUG PARTY!
Saturday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library (300 Park Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102)

Join us for a fantastical bug kickoff party that includes a live insect petting zoo, crafts, face painting and more! Please click the button below for more details and to let us know you're coming.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids" group

Beetle Collection Kits

All Day 2/5–2/27
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Calling all insect explorers! Want to create and keep a collection of insects at your home? What if you could capture and decorate them yourself?

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bug Hotel Kits

All Day 2/5–2/27
Kids, Teens
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:
Insects need a safe space to live in the winter!
This event is in the "Teens" group

Small Wonders - Bug Hotels

02/13/2026 @ 10:00am–02/23/2026 @ 8:45pm
Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 8:45pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bug Hotels

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bug Hotels

All Day
Kids, Teens
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Luther)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Insects need a safe space to live in the winter!

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Orange Frog Hopper.
Bob Sober, Frog Hopper (Genus species unidentified) Philippines orange, 2015; digital image printed on aluminum,30 x 60 inches; Courtesy of art’s IMPORTANT, LLC.
Lanternfly.
Bob Sober, Lanternfly (Genus species unidentified) Thailand, 2015; digital image printed on aluminum, 30 x 60inches; Courtesy of art’s IMPORTANT, LLC.