DINO-mite Programs are everywhere!
Programs are listed by month and then by library.
If you have questions about a program, please contact the hosting library.
June
Bloomfield Public Library - Prosser Library
DINOSAURS ROCK® Fossil Adventure
Saturday, June 20th at 11am
Join us for a Jurassic journey at Prosser Library! See and touch life-size and genuine Museum exhibit pieces up-close while learning from a DINOSAURS ROCK expert! Hands-on too! Go on a Fossil Dig...and find a REAL fossil to keep! It’s sure to be a super interactive, fun and educational experience for the whole family.
Registration is appreciated.
Derby Neck Library
Summer Reading Kickoff with Big Dig
Monday, June 29th from 1:00-5:00pm
We'll have free food, live music, and loads of crafts and activities, including an outdoor Big Dig for dinosaur fossils and gems in our sandbox.
Bill Memorial Library (Groton)
Jurassic Classroom
Monday, June 29th from 2:00-4:00pm
Drop-in fossil displays.
Kent Memorial Library (Kent)
Summer Reading Kick-Off Dinosaur Party with Jurassic Classroom!
Friday, June 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Feel free to just stop in or stay for the whole time! Kids of all ages are welcome to participate. No registration required.
Russell Library
Science Saturday: Young Explorers (2 Sessions)
Saturday, June 13th at 10am OR 11am
Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas all about DINOSAURS using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited.
This is a drop-in program recommended for ages 3-8.
These sessions are repeats. Please choose only one session to attend.
10am-10:45am
OR
11am-11:45am
Southington Public Library
Dino Academy
Saturday, June 20th at 10am
Children ages 3+ are invited to step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy!
Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dinosaur fans.
Registration required.
Unearth Your Story: Bubble, Comedy and Music Show!
Thursday, June 25th at 6pm
Children of all ages, and their favorite adults, are invited to the Library to join YouTube star Mr. Matt for an amazing, pop-tacular, bubble-filled, dinosaur dance party, music extravaganza!
Registration required.
Westbrook Public Library
Plant Pals
Thursday, June 25th, 6:30pm (Ages 7-17 years old)
Willimantic Public Library
Jurassic Classroom
Saturday, June 27th from 11am - 1pm
Jurassic Classroom will be here with a variety of dinosaur and other specimens and fossils.
Patrons will be able to look at and touch them any time from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All ages are welcome.
Windsor Public Library
Stop by the Windsor Public Library for a summer filled with dino-tastic programming!
Check out June's Programming here!
Woodbury Public Library
Dinosaurs ROCK Fossil Adventure
Saturday, June 20th at 2:30pm
Kids in grades Pre-K - 5 and their families can join us for a Jurassic journey! See and touch life-size and genuine museum exhibit pieces close-up while learning from a DINOSAURS ROCK expert!
*Registration Required*
July
Cheshire Public Library
Cretaceous Cartooning (Grades 3-5)
Friday, July 10th at 2:30pm
A dino-tastic deep dive into drawing cartoon dinosaurs and volcanoes.
Registration required.
Box Full of Dinos with PaperHeart Puppets (Age 4+)
Tuesday, July 14th at 2:30pm
Puppets transform, a flying dinosaur soars overhead, and cardboard becomes a heartfelt adventure in this show featuring handcrafted puppets built with rods, strings and imagination!
Registration required.
T. Rex Tea Party (PreK - Grade 2)
Friday, July 17th at 10am
Join us for a tea party with a T. Rex twist! Enjoy (iced) tea and light snacks while having a roaring good time with crafts and activities.
Registration required.
Danbury Public Library
Geology with Dinosaur State Park
Tuesday, July 14th at 3:00pm
During this walk through time, guests will also get a glimpse at some of the life of Connecticut’s deep history, including dinosaurs. This program is for all age groups.
Janet Carlson Calvert Library
Dino Romp
Thursday, July 16th from 11am - 1pm
Kent Memorial Library (Kent)
Dinosaurs: Amazing Adaptations with Jurassic Classroom!
Monday, July 6 at 3:00 p.m.
Join us in the Junior Room for this fascinating program on dinosaurs and their survival adaptations with Jurassic Classroom.
This program is ideal for younger elementary school children but is open to all ages. Registration is appreciated. Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Family Movie & Dinner: Ice Age.
Tuesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring your dinner to the Kent Memorial Library as we watch Ice Age (PG, 2002). Children of all ages are welcome to participate.
Registration appreciated, please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Tea Rex Tea Party & Storytime!
Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 p.m.
Perfect for the Pre-K set, but all are welcome. Registration is appreciated.
Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Dinosaurs: Birds are Dinosaurs with Jurassic Classroom!
Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m.
It’s true! From feathers to footprints, and from wings to wishbones, participants will examine the lines of evidence used by scientists to determine that birds are actually living dinosaurs! This program is geared towards middle and high school students, but is open to all!
Registration is appreciated.
Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Meriden Public Library
Dinos 2 U
Thursday, July 16th at 6pm
Join Jurassic Classroom for an exploration of real dinosaur fossils! Ask questions, explore, and get a close-up of amazing dinosaur bones from the past. For families with kids of all ages. Teens welcome.
Registration recommended.
Prospect Public Library
Box Full of Dinos Puppet Show
Tuesday, Jul. 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
In Box Full of Dinos, a baby dinosaur hatches from a cardboard egg and sets off in search of his mom, discovering a world built from rods, strings, and imagination. Puppets transform, a flying dinosaur soars overhead, and cardboard becomes a heartfelt adventure.
All ages, no registration required.
Russell Library
Drop in Crafts for Kids: Make a Salt Dough Fossil
Wednesday, July 22nd at 2:30pm
Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a salt dough fossil. Available while supplies last.
Unearth a Story with real fossils!
Saturday, July 25th at 10:30am
What if you found a fossil on a hike? What if it came to life? Write your own story as we unearth a variety of fossils during the adventures of a young hiker. Look at real fossils and learn about Connecticut's state fossil and dinosaur. Recommended for ages 3-10.
Southington Public Library
Unearth a Story: Fossil
Friday, July 10th at 10:30am
Children ages 4 - 9, and their favorite adults, are invited to the library to write their own story as we unearth a variety of fossils during the adventures of a young hiker. Together we will look at some real fossils, and learn about Connecticut’s state fossil and dinosaur!
Registration required.
Westbrook Public Library
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
(approximately mid-July through mid-August) in the Children's Room during open hours
Duck Eggs
by our Circulation Desk!
July 21 - eggs arrive and start to incubate
Around August 18 - ducklings hatch
August 22 (end of day) - ducklings leave the library
Willimantic Public Library
Dinosaur Escape Room
Tuesday, July 21 from 2:00-5:00 PM.
Windsor Public Library
Stop by the Windsor Public Library for a summer filled with dino-tastic programming!
Check out July's Programming here!
August
Cheshire Public Library
Dino Academy with Bright Star Theatre (Age 4+)
Monday, August 10th at 7pm
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. This show features life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that will roar, stomp and charm their way into the heart of every aspiring paleontologist.
Registration required.
Kent Memorial Library (Kent)
Dinosaurs: How Do We Know? With Jurassic Classroom!
Monday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m.
How do we know about animals like T. rex and Brontosaurus if no one has ever seen them? Were dinosaurs really like they are in the movies? Participants will tackle questions like these by looking at actual dinosaur fossils and utilizing the same skills as real paleontologists to separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to these extraordinary animals. This program is geared at older elementary and middle school students, but is open to all ages.
Registration is appreciated. Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
History of Dinosaurs with Jurassic Classroom
Friday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m.
This program looks specifically at the story of dinosaur evolution in the greater context of the History of Life on Earth. This program is intended for teens and adults, but is open to all ages. Registration is appreciated. Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Southbury Public Library
Tuesday, August 4th Starting at 9:30am
Grab & Go Craft: Dino Fossils
Stop by the Youth Services Department to pick up a Dino Fossil Grab & Go Craft, recommended for ages 5-11.
These kits are available beginning 9:30am Tuesday, while supplies last.
Southington Public Library
Dino-Mite End of Summer Celebration
Monday, August 17th from 5:30 - 7pm
Children of all ages are invited to the Southington Drive-In to celebrate the end of summer, participate dino-riffic crafts and activities, and meet a REAL dinosaur!
Westbrook Public Library
Terrarium Making
Thursday, August 6, 5:30 pm (Ages 7-14 years old)
Duck Eggs
by our Circulation Desk!
Around August 18 - ducklings hatch
August 22 (end of day) - ducklings leave the library
Windsor Public Library
Stop by the Windsor Public Library for a summer filled with dino-tastic programming!
Check out August's Programming here!
Happening All Summer Long!
Canterbury Library
Outdoor Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt on the nature trail.
Stratford Public Library
Dinosaur Passport - I Spy Game
Starting Monday, June 15th - All Summer Long
The dinosaurs will 'roam' every few weeks, so you can play more than once this summer. All are welcome, and no registration is required.
Westbrook Public Library
StoryWalks
Storywalks throughout the Summer begin at the corner of the Daisy Elementary School parking lot, lead through the path and end at the Westbrook Public Library front door (available 24/7):
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library, by Jory John
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur, by Kallie George
Seven Little Ducklings, by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Bloomfield Public Library - Prosser Library
DINOSAURS ROCK® Fossil Adventure
Saturday, June 20th at 11am
Join us for a Jurassic journey at Prosser Library! See and touch life-size and genuine Museum exhibit pieces up-close while learning from a DINOSAURS ROCK expert! Hands-on too! Go on a Fossil Dig...and find a REAL fossil to keep! It’s sure to be a super interactive, fun and educational experience for the whole family.
Registration is appreciated.
Derby Neck Library
Summer Reading Kickoff with Big Dig
Monday, June 29th from 1:00-5:00pm
We'll have free food, live music, and loads of crafts and activities, including an outdoor Big Dig for dinosaur fossils and gems in our sandbox.
Bill Memorial Library (Groton)
Jurassic Classroom
Monday, June 29th from 2:00-4:00pm
Drop-in fossil displays.
Kent Memorial Library (Kent)
Summer Reading Kick-Off Dinosaur Party with Jurassic Classroom!
Friday, June 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Feel free to just stop in or stay for the whole time! Kids of all ages are welcome to participate. No registration required.
Russell Library
Science Saturday: Young Explorers (2 Sessions)
Saturday, June 13th at 10am OR 11am
Inspire wonder and Ignite curiosity at Science Saturday! This program explores big ideas all about DINOSAURS using hands-on experiments, spectacular demonstrations, and plenty of live music and body movement to keep all learners engaged and excited.
This is a drop-in program recommended for ages 3-8.
These sessions are repeats. Please choose only one session to attend.
10am-10:45am
OR
11am-11:45am
Southington Public Library
Dino Academy
Saturday, June 20th at 10am
Children ages 3+ are invited to step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy!
Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dinosaur fans.
Registration required.
Unearth Your Story: Bubble, Comedy and Music Show!
Thursday, June 25th at 6pm
Children of all ages, and their favorite adults, are invited to the Library to join YouTube star Mr. Matt for an amazing, pop-tacular, bubble-filled, dinosaur dance party, music extravaganza!
Registration required.
Westbrook Public Library
Plant Pals
Thursday, June 25th, 6:30pm (Ages 7-17 years old)
Willimantic Public Library
Jurassic Classroom
Saturday, June 27th from 11am - 1pm
Jurassic Classroom will be here with a variety of dinosaur and other specimens and fossils.
Patrons will be able to look at and touch them any time from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All ages are welcome.
Windsor Public Library
Stop by the Windsor Public Library for a summer filled with dino-tastic programming!
Check out June's Programming here!
Woodbury Public Library
Dinosaurs ROCK Fossil Adventure
Saturday, June 20th at 2:30pm
Kids in grades Pre-K - 5 and their families can join us for a Jurassic journey! See and touch life-size and genuine museum exhibit pieces close-up while learning from a DINOSAURS ROCK expert!
*Registration Required*
July
Cheshire Public Library
Cretaceous Cartooning (Grades 3-5)
Friday, July 10th at 2:30pm
A dino-tastic deep dive into drawing cartoon dinosaurs and volcanoes.
Registration required.
Box Full of Dinos with PaperHeart Puppets (Age 4+)
Tuesday, July 14th at 2:30pm
Puppets transform, a flying dinosaur soars overhead, and cardboard becomes a heartfelt adventure in this show featuring handcrafted puppets built with rods, strings and imagination!
Registration required.
T. Rex Tea Party (PreK - Grade 2)
Friday, July 17th at 10am
Join us for a tea party with a T. Rex twist! Enjoy (iced) tea and light snacks while having a roaring good time with crafts and activities.
Registration required.
Danbury Public Library
Geology with Dinosaur State Park
Tuesday, July 14th at 3:00pm
During this walk through time, guests will also get a glimpse at some of the life of Connecticut’s deep history, including dinosaurs. This program is for all age groups.
Janet Carlson Calvert Library
Dino Romp
Thursday, July 16th from 11am - 1pm
Kent Memorial Library (Kent)
Dinosaurs: Amazing Adaptations with Jurassic Classroom!
Monday, July 6 at 3:00 p.m.
Join us in the Junior Room for this fascinating program on dinosaurs and their survival adaptations with Jurassic Classroom.
This program is ideal for younger elementary school children but is open to all ages. Registration is appreciated. Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Family Movie & Dinner: Ice Age.
Tuesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring your dinner to the Kent Memorial Library as we watch Ice Age (PG, 2002). Children of all ages are welcome to participate.
Registration appreciated, please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Tea Rex Tea Party & Storytime!
Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 p.m.
Perfect for the Pre-K set, but all are welcome. Registration is appreciated.
Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Dinosaurs: Birds are Dinosaurs with Jurassic Classroom!
Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m.
It’s true! From feathers to footprints, and from wings to wishbones, participants will examine the lines of evidence used by scientists to determine that birds are actually living dinosaurs! This program is geared towards middle and high school students, but is open to all!
Registration is appreciated.
Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Meriden Public Library
Dinos 2 U
Thursday, July 16th at 6pm
Join Jurassic Classroom for an exploration of real dinosaur fossils! Ask questions, explore, and get a close-up of amazing dinosaur bones from the past. For families with kids of all ages. Teens welcome.
Registration recommended.
Prospect Public Library
Box Full of Dinos Puppet Show
Tuesday, Jul. 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
In Box Full of Dinos, a baby dinosaur hatches from a cardboard egg and sets off in search of his mom, discovering a world built from rods, strings, and imagination. Puppets transform, a flying dinosaur soars overhead, and cardboard becomes a heartfelt adventure.
All ages, no registration required.
Russell Library
Drop in Crafts for Kids: Make a Salt Dough Fossil
Wednesday, July 22nd at 2:30pm
Children of all ages are welcome to drop into the Activity Room to make a salt dough fossil. Available while supplies last.
Unearth a Story with real fossils!
Saturday, July 25th at 10:30am
What if you found a fossil on a hike? What if it came to life? Write your own story as we unearth a variety of fossils during the adventures of a young hiker. Look at real fossils and learn about Connecticut's state fossil and dinosaur. Recommended for ages 3-10.
Southington Public Library
Unearth a Story: Fossil
Friday, July 10th at 10:30am
Children ages 4 - 9, and their favorite adults, are invited to the library to write their own story as we unearth a variety of fossils during the adventures of a young hiker. Together we will look at some real fossils, and learn about Connecticut’s state fossil and dinosaur!
Registration required.
Westbrook Public Library
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
(approximately mid-July through mid-August) in the Children's Room during open hours
Duck Eggs
by our Circulation Desk!
July 21 - eggs arrive and start to incubate
Around August 18 - ducklings hatch
August 22 (end of day) - ducklings leave the library
Willimantic Public Library
Dinosaur Escape Room
Tuesday, July 21 from 2:00-5:00 PM.
Windsor Public Library
Stop by the Windsor Public Library for a summer filled with dino-tastic programming!
Check out July's Programming here!
August
Cheshire Public Library
Dino Academy with Bright Star Theatre (Age 4+)
Monday, August 10th at 7pm
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. This show features life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that will roar, stomp and charm their way into the heart of every aspiring paleontologist.
Registration required.
Kent Memorial Library (Kent)
Dinosaurs: How Do We Know? With Jurassic Classroom!
Monday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m.
How do we know about animals like T. rex and Brontosaurus if no one has ever seen them? Were dinosaurs really like they are in the movies? Participants will tackle questions like these by looking at actual dinosaur fossils and utilizing the same skills as real paleontologists to separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to these extraordinary animals. This program is geared at older elementary and middle school students, but is open to all ages.
Registration is appreciated. Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
History of Dinosaurs with Jurassic Classroom
Friday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m.
This program looks specifically at the story of dinosaur evolution in the greater context of the History of Life on Earth. This program is intended for teens and adults, but is open to all ages. Registration is appreciated. Please email us ([email protected]) to register, or register online.
Southbury Public Library
Tuesday, August 4th Starting at 9:30am
Grab & Go Craft: Dino Fossils
Stop by the Youth Services Department to pick up a Dino Fossil Grab & Go Craft, recommended for ages 5-11.
These kits are available beginning 9:30am Tuesday, while supplies last.
Southington Public Library
Dino-Mite End of Summer Celebration
Monday, August 17th from 5:30 - 7pm
Children of all ages are invited to the Southington Drive-In to celebrate the end of summer, participate dino-riffic crafts and activities, and meet a REAL dinosaur!
Westbrook Public Library
Terrarium Making
Thursday, August 6, 5:30 pm (Ages 7-14 years old)
Duck Eggs
by our Circulation Desk!
Around August 18 - ducklings hatch
August 22 (end of day) - ducklings leave the library
Windsor Public Library
Stop by the Windsor Public Library for a summer filled with dino-tastic programming!
Check out August's Programming here!
Happening All Summer Long!
Canterbury Library
Outdoor Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt on the nature trail.
Stratford Public Library
Dinosaur Passport - I Spy Game
Starting Monday, June 15th - All Summer Long
The dinosaurs will 'roam' every few weeks, so you can play more than once this summer. All are welcome, and no registration is required.
Westbrook Public Library
StoryWalks
Storywalks throughout the Summer begin at the corner of the Daisy Elementary School parking lot, lead through the path and end at the Westbrook Public Library front door (available 24/7):
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library, by Jory John
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur, by Kallie George
Seven Little Ducklings, by Annette LeBlanc Cate