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DownTown, the mascot of the York Revolution baseball team, enters the baseball field surrounded by cheering fans.

Meet York Revs' Mascot "DownTown"

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
(SQ 2025) Meet York Revs' Mascot "DownTown":

Bring your camera for a story time and photo opportunities with our favorite baseball mascot, DownTown, of the York Revolution team!All ages are welcome!

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

The rain location for this event is inside the library, in the children's room.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Games, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Bring your camera for a story time and photo opportunities with our favorite baseball mascot, DownTown, of the York Revolution team!

All ages are welcome!

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

The rain location for this event is inside the library, in the children's room.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Colorful circle pattern

Colorful STEM - Make a Kaleidascope

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Colorful Creations!

Build your own kaleidoscope and discover how light and color create dazzling, ever-changing patterns.

We provide the materials.  You bring the curiosity.

Ages 6 and up

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Colorful Creations!

Build your own kaleidoscope and discover how light and color create dazzling, ever-changing patterns.

We provide the materials.  You bring the curiosity.

Ages 6 and up

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

graphic for the teen crime solvers program

Crime Solvers for Teens

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Teens
(SQ 2025) Teen Crime Solvers (Monee's Program):

Are you passionate about mysteries? Do you have the detective skills to uncover the truth? This summer, embark on an exciting adventure with Teen Crime Solvers! Delve into the evid...

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required

Are you passionate about mysteries? Do you have the detective skills to uncover the truth? This summer, embark on an exciting adventure with Teen Crime Solvers! Delve into the evidence and collaborate with others to unmask the culprit behind the crime. Join us for a thrilling experience that will test you and your friends sleuthing abilities!

This program is geared for ages 12-18.

Register Below

Registration is required for this event.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Lego Bricks

LEGO® Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Build a masterpiece! We supply the LEGO® bricks. You bring your imagination. Be inspired by our monthly challenge or use your own design. Show off your masterpiece in our LEGO® display.

Ages 6 and up.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build a masterpiece! We supply the LEGO® bricks. You bring your imagination. Be inspired by our monthly challenge or use your own design. Show off your masterpiece in our LEGO® display.

Ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Open Hours for Teen Gaming

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
DIL Public Meeting Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

photograph of musician mark derose holding a guitar

Mark DeRose Music & Art

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
(SQ 2025) Mark DeRose Music & Art:

Join solo artist Mark DeRose for a music show with a positive and “feel good” vibe! Mark’s show combines his love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting. Mark’s songs, a...

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance, Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Join solo artist Mark DeRose for a music show with a positive and “feel good” vibe! Mark’s show combines his love for the visual arts with his love for songwriting. Mark’s songs, art work, and the show’s activities all compliment one another in an effort to communicate his message that encourages his young listeners to embrace and enjoy life to it’s fullest, be creative individuals, and most importantly, confidently be themselves!

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

teddy bear with slippers

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschool

Did you ever wonder what adventures take place at the library overnight?  

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Did you ever wonder what adventures take place at the library overnight?  

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Preschooler reading a book

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschool

Join Miss Sue for stories, songs, finger plays, action rhymes, and a craft.

Recommended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Sue for stories, songs, finger plays, action rhymes, and a craft.

Recommended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Magnifying glass and lock

Escape Room Planning Session #3

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Sierra Miller headshot

Strawberry Science with Sierra Miller

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Meet scientist, Sierra Miller, learn about her work as a bioinformaticist, and do a hands-on strawberry DNA isolation procedure.

What's a bioinformaticist?

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet scientist, Sierra Miller, learn about her work as a bioinformaticist, and do a hands-on strawberry DNA isolation procedure.

What's a bioinformaticist?

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Miss Sue Reading outside with kids

Story Time at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
DIL Offsite Location at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Join Miss Sue once a month at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market for stories, rhymes and songs.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Offsite Location
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Outdoor, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Sue once a month at the Dillsburg Farmers' Market for stories, rhymes and songs.

Open Hours for Teen Gaming

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
DIL Public Meeting Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

View Details
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

image of woman and little girl doing a science experiment smiling and look very excited. The logo for "science heroes" is seen above the picture.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
(SQ 2025) Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all aro...

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

envelope with a heart

Kindness Ambassadors

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join Anna Franklin for this teen-run program to spread Kindness for Kids throughout the library.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Event Details:

Join Anna Franklin for this teen-run program to spread Kindness for Kids throughout the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

graphic for the diy paper marbling event

DIY Marbled Paper with Miss Bre

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
(SQ 2025) DIY Marbled Paper Project: With Miss Bre:

Time to have some messy fun! Let’s explore colors in an attempt to make marbled paper! Each participant will have a finished piece to take home.This program is geared for ages 6-11...

This program meets outside if the weather is nice.

The rain location for this event is inside the library, in the children's room.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Time to have some messy fun! Let’s explore colors in an attempt to make marbled paper! Each participant will have a finished piece to take home.

This program is geared for ages 6-11.

Register Below

Registration is required for this event.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice.

The rain location for this event is inside the library, in the children's room.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Fish and paintbrushes

Art that is Fishy with Penn State Master Watershed Stewards

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Discover Art that is Fishy!

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts/Crafts, Outdoor, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Discover Art that is Fishy!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

design your own t-shirt. graphic of a white t shirt with artistic doodles on the front of it.

T-shirt Design

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Outdoor
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
(SQ 2025) T-Shirt Machine:

Bring a plain t-shirt, leave with a one-of-a-kind creation! Draw a design on your shirt with our crayons, then a staff member will use our heat press machine to make it perman...

Drop in any time between 10:30am and 1:30pm.

All Ages

No Registration Required.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. 

The rain location for this event is inside the library.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Outdoor
Event Details:

Bring a plain t-shirt, leave with a one-of-a-kind creation! 

Draw a design on your shirt with our crayons, then a staff member will use our heat press machine to make it permanent! 

What to Bring

Bring your own white or light-colored shirt. Make sure the t-shirt you bring is 100% cotton. We’ve also had success with pillowcases and canvas bags. 

Drop in any time between 10:30am and 1:30pm.

All Ages

No Registration Required.

This program meets outside if the weather is nice. 

The rain location for this event is inside the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Scratch Cat with Coding Wand

Coding Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Code for fun!

Remix our monthly challenge or code your own project using Scratch. Beginners and experts are welcome.  

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Code for fun!

Remix our monthly challenge or code your own project using Scratch. Beginners and experts are welcome.  

Open Hours for Teen Gaming

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
DIL Public Meeting Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

View Details
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Public Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Thanks to the amazing folks at The Bodhana Group, we have a new collection of tabletop games here at the Dillsburg Library.  Anyone can come play whenever the library is open.

Elephant artwork

Art Safari with Creative York

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Join an art teacher from Creative York to explore the wide open jungle by creating artwork about a wild safari animal! This class will be mixed media, and include drawing, cutting, pasting, and more! 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: School Age, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Special Guest/Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join an art teacher from Creative York to explore the wide open jungle by creating artwork about a wild safari animal! This class will be mixed media, and include drawing, cutting, pasting, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Andrew Promo Photo

Andrew's Big Show

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone

Laughs, Juggling & Non-Stop Fun!

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Outdoor, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Laughs, Juggling & Non-Stop Fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Baby looking at blocks and a book

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Children's Room at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Early Learning, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers join us for free play, lap bounces, stories, songs, and action rhymes.

Recommended for ages 0-3, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Children's Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, Story Time
Event Details:

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers join us for free play, lap bounces, stories, songs, and action rhymes.

Recommended for ages 0-3, but all are welcome.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Magnifying glass and lock

Escape Room Planning Session #4

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DIL Adult Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

View Details
Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Create a mystery!

Teens have creative control as we brainstorm and build an escape room for kids.  Help plan this year's theme, costumes, scenery, puzzles, and props at one or more of our planning sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Kids breaking rocks

Hands-On Fossils with the State Library of Pennsylvania

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
DIL Lawn Area at Dillsburg
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Age Group:
School Age

Journey Through Time!

Walk with the dinosaurs using a virtual reality tour.

Explore fossils from the Devonian, Miocene, Eocene and Pleistocene periods.

Break rocks to find your own fossils!  

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Library Branch: Dillsburg
Room or Offsite Location: DIL Lawn Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Outdoor, Science/STEAM, Special Guest/Performer
Event Details:

Journey Through Time!

Walk with the dinosaurs using a virtual reality tour.

Explore fossils from the Devonian, Miocene, Eocene and Pleistocene periods.

Break rocks to find your own fossils!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.