September Book Club: The Language of Butterflies by Wendy Williams

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Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm

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822 E River Dr, Davenport, IA 52803-5735, United States | Davenport, IA

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📅SEPTEMBER 22 | The Language of Butterflies by Wendy Williams
Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species have learned how to fool ants into taking care of them. Butterflies’ scales are inspiring researchers to create new life-saving medical technology. Williams takes readers to butterfly habitats across the globe and introduces us to not only various species, but “digs deeply into the lives of both butterflies and [the] scientists” (Science magazine) who have spent decades studying them.
Coupled with years of research and knowledge gained from experts in the field, this accessible “butterfly biography” explores the ancient partnership between these special creatures and humans, and why they continue to fascinate us today. “Informative, thought-provoking,” (BookPage, starred review) and extremely profound, The Language of Butterflies is a “fascinating book [that] will be of interest to anyone who has ever admired a butterfly, and anyone who cares about preserving these stunning creatures” (Library Journal).

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Missed September's Book Club? Check out October's Pick: Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades | by Rebecca Renner
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