Dinosaur Activities

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Join us every Monday at 11am this summer for dinosaur-sized fun at the library!

Kids can explore hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, STEM challenges, crafts, presentations and exciting adventures all summer long. Some activities have suggested age limits and may require adult supervision.

Space/supplies are limited, so be sure to register for each week's activity; starting a week in advance.

Call (231) 869-8581 or sign up at the Library to reserve your spot.

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Dino Scavenger Hunt

Kick off Summer Reading with a roaring good hunt!

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Dinosaur Intro STEM Kits

Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with this fun hands-on dinosaur activity. Build, create, and discover your dinosaur like a real…

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Sauropod Dino Skeleton Build

Kids will color and assemble dinosaur skeleton models while learning about the big sauropods. As they do, they will get to safely cut out and assemble…

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Dinos and Declarations Day

Get creative with dinosaur and declaration-inspired projects! Color, stick, and fold in order to craft some masterpieces to take home with you.

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Dinosaurs of Today

Monday, July 6th

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Theropod Dino Mini Blocks Build

Use mini building blocks to create your own tiny dinosaur models. Test your building skills and bring a Theropod to life one block at a time!

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Ornithischians Dino Dig Site

Excavate hidden fossils and learn about the many types of Ornithischians from long ago. Become a junior paleontologist at our hands-on dig site!

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Pterosaur Eggs Dino Excavation

Crack open mystery dinosaur eggs with Pterosaurs and carefully excavate the surprises inside. What Dinosaur will you discover?