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Registration opens:
July 28th, 2026

Dinosaurs! With Dinoman

Ages 5-12
2026-08-11 14:30:00 2026-08-11 15:30:00 America/New_York Dinosaurs! With Dinoman Dinosaur tracks lead right to your library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 11
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-11 14:30:00 2026-08-11 15:30:00 America/New_York Dinosaurs! With Dinoman Dinosaur tracks lead right to your library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Jackson Branch

Jackson Meeting Room

Dinosaur tracks lead right to your library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Dinosaur tracks lead right to your library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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