Wrap up the Summer Reading program with a captivating dinosaur-themed magic show! After the magic, we’ll enjoy some frozen treats and announce the Grand Prize Winners!

Be sure to turn in your summer reading logs by 5 pm on Friday, July 31!

Put your dinosaur knowledge to the test in this trivia game against our librarians. Spectators are also welcome! For children ages 6 and up.

Create a diorama (or dino-rama) featuring a volcano and dinosaurs, then use baking soda and vinegar to make your volcano erupt! All ages welcome.

Meet live bugs and learn about ancient insect species that still exist today. For children ages 5 and up.

Translate hieroglyphics and follow the clues to uncover hidden treasure. For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.

Use the power of the sun to make fossil-like imprints on special cyanotype paper. This is an adult program.

Join us as we dig up some good books and go on a fossil hunt! For families with children ages 5 and under.

Create a relaxing bath bomb with a dinosaur surprise inside! For children ages 8 and up.

Make your book cover sparkle and shine with tiny rhinestones. Bring a book from home or use one of ours. This is an adult program.

Color a fuzzy velvet dinosaur poster to create a personalized work of prehistoric art. All ages welcome.

Share your love of anime with other fans and participate in a different activity each month based on anime, manga, or Japanese culture. For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.

Learn about dinosaurs and fossils with Paleo Joe, an award-winning paleontologist and storyteller! For children ages 5 and up.

Give a dinosaur picture a ridiculous glow-up. No artistic skills required! For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.

Bring your works-in-progress and enjoy the company of other fiber artists. This is an adult program.

Young children will use their different senses to explore the concept of opposites. For children ages 4 and under.

Read Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton on your own, then join us in person or on Zoom to discuss. Pick up a free copy of the book to read before the meeting at the adult reference desk, while supplies last.

Babytime Storytime is for our youngest library friends, from birth to 2 years old. Join us as we sing, dance, play, and read together!

Join us for some fun, free BINGO games with plenty of dinosaur-themed prizes! All ages welcome.

Experience exciting science experiments at this interactive STEM show. For children ages 5 and up.

The Friends of the Library meet monthly. All Friends members are welcome to attend.

Sift through buckets of dirt to unearth gems and artifacts. Whatever you find, you can keep. It will be messy! For those entering grades 6-12 in the fall.

Craft a magnet inspired by Jurassic Park’s iconic mosquito in amber. This is an adult program.

Join us for dino-tastic fun with dino-books, dino-songs, dino-art, and dino-dancing! For families with children ages 5 and under.

Dress in your best tea party or dinosaur outfit and come celebrate with us. We’ll have snacks, games, and a special prehistoric guest. For children ages 5 and up.

Megan McCullen, from Wayne State’s Grosscup Museum, will share artifacts and speak about archaeological dig sites around Detroit. This is an adult program.

Make a one-of-a-kind dinosaur “fossil” from salt dough. All ages welcome.