Dinosaurs are taking over the Eagle Mountain Public Library this month with “Dinovember,” a series of family-friendly activities designed to bring a bit of prehistoric fun into everyday life.
The month’s main event, Night with the Dinosaurs, will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain City Hall Council Chambers. Families can gather for a 30-minute presentation by the Hutchings Museum, sharing fascinating dinosaur facts and stories. After the program, attendees can join in on dinosaur-themed games and crafts.
“I always look forward to Dinovember! Kids love dinosaurs , and it’s so much fun watching them get excited about learning. This event will give families time to come have fun together.” says Library Programming Lead Mandy Paice.
Throughout November, young explorers can also take part in the Children’s Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt during library hours. The challenge? Dinosaurs have “escaped” in the library and are hiding in different spots, just waiting to be found. Kids are invited to track down these sneaky creatures as they comb through the library’s nooks and crannies.
“The kids always have a ton of fun finding the dinos and can be very persistent. Once year, we hide them a little too well, and some kids spent as much as an hour looking before asking for help,” says Library Clerk Lead Josh Christensen.
For those interested in storytelling, the library will also host several dinosaur-themed story times throughout the month, bringing tales of towering T-Rexes and curious triceratopses to life for young listeners.
On Nov. 20, the library’s crochet workshop, Spin a Yarn: Intermediate, will add a creative twist to Dinovember with a session focused on crocheting small dinosaurs. The class, scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m., is first-come, first-served due to limited space.
Dinovember at Eagle Mountain Library offers a unique way for families to enjoy dinosaur lore and creative activities together, making for an educational and entertaining month of prehistoric discoveries.
