Spiders and Bats

The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) is excited to host a special educational event featuring animal educator Jerry Walls on October 9. The fascinating program, “Spiders and Bats,” will take place at 1:30 PM at the Eastpoint branch, located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, and at 3:30 PM at the Carrabelle branch, located at 311 St. James Ave (Hwy 98).

Jerry Walls, a seasoned animal educator from Amazing Animals, will guide attendees through the interesting world of spiders and bats. Often misunderstood and even feared, these creatures play essential roles in ecosystems. Walls will provide insights into their behaviors, habitats, and the important benefits they provide to the environment. His programs are known for being engaging, educational, and perfect for audiences of all ages.Whether you’re curious about the spiders that spin webs in your garden or the bats that fly overhead at dusk, Jerry Walls will provide an enlightening experience for the whole family.

Jerry Walls is a professional Naturalist and served as the Chief Naturalist for the City of Houston. He is also a freelance nature writer and professional birding guide with a Bachelors of Science from FSU. He currently conducts programs for libraries, schools, special events, festivals, camps, campgrounds, birthday parties, and more! Jerry has written articles about nature for several newspapers. He has also appeared on numerous network television programs across the southeast U.S talking about Amazing Animals. He is passionate about sharing the wonders of nature with others of all ages.

This event is part of the Fall Program Series, which is packed with exciting activities, including Storytimes, STEM programs, Adult Crafternoons, Pirate Talks, Kids Crafts, and more. Regularly scheduled programs such as the Eastpoint Book Chat (1st Tuesday at 1:30 PM), Carrabelle Book Chat (1st Friday at 1:30 PM), Eastpoint Writer’s Forum (3rd Wednesday at 1:00 PM), and Tech Help (4th Tuesday at 1:00 PM) are also available at both branches.