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We Love Dinosaurs! (Grades K-5)

2025-11-10 16:00:00 2025-11-10 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Dinosaurs! (Grades K-5) We Love Dinosaurs! Research and learn about dinosaurs that roamed our planet millions of years ago. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Monday, November 10
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-10 16:00:00 2025-11-10 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Dinosaurs! (Grades K-5) We Love Dinosaurs! Research and learn about dinosaurs that roamed our planet millions of years ago. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

We Love Dinosaurs! Research and learn about dinosaurs that roamed our planet millions of years ago.

Together we will read a book, independently browse other dinosaurs books, and do online research to help answer kid generated questions about dinosaurs. We will wrap up our research with an art activity. Participants will need to be able to work independently for this kid-driven research program. This program requires a St. Charles Public Library card to register before October 15, 2025.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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St. Charles, IL 60174
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The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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