Toddlers/Pre-K: Digging for Dino Bones
The toddlers will work as a group and find all the dinosaur bones hidden in the magical rainbow dirt.
The toddlers will work as a group and find all the dinosaur bones hidden in the magical rainbow dirt.
Think ahead. Make your move. Unearth your strategy this summer at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us for Chess Club every Tuesday during June and July from 2:30 PM–4:30 PM as part of our Summer Reading 2026 theme: Unearth a Story. Whether you’re brand new to chess or already a skilled strategist, players of all experience levels are welcome. Come learn the basics, sharpen your skills, challenge friends, and enjoy an afternoon of prehistoric-themed fun and friendly competition at the library.
Dig into creativity at this hands-on soap-making lab! Craft your own colorful bar of soap with a surprise dinosaur hidden inside—just waiting to be unearthed.
The children will work as a team and create a pyramid using playdough and toothpicks.
Create your own dinosaur-themed bookmark or design using plastic canvas and colorful yarn or embroidery floss! Join us for this fun beginner-friendly craft. All supplies provided!
Free showing of the movie, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, part III of our Summer Movie Marathon. The movie will start at 2:30 pm.
The toddlers will make a dino-mite card for Father's Day using the paper products provided.
Get ready for a wild Summer Reading adventure at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us on Tuesday, June 16, for a special live animal presentation presented by Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center as part of our 2026 Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” Discover how today’s animals connect to the age of dinosaurs through an exciting mixed-species presentation featuring live rescue animals, birds, reptiles, and more! You may even meet some modern-day “raptors” and learn why birds are considered today’s dinosaurs. This fun and educational program will be presented at: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Perfect for families, animal lovers, and dinosaur fans of all ages! Come explore the connections between the past and present — and unearth an adventure with us this summer!
Get ready for a wild Summer Reading adventure at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us on Tuesday, June 16, for a special live animal presentation presented by Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center as part of our 2026 Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” Discover how today’s animals connect to the age of dinosaurs through an exciting mixed-species presentation featuring live rescue animals, birds, reptiles, and more! You may even meet some modern-day “raptors” and learn why birds are considered today’s dinosaurs. This fun and educational program will be presented at: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Perfect for families, animal lovers, and dinosaur fans of all ages! Come explore the connections between the past and present — and unearth an adventure with us this summer!
Think ahead. Make your move. Unearth your strategy this summer at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us for Chess Club every Tuesday during June and July from 2:30 PM–4:30 PM as part of our Summer Reading 2026 theme: Unearth a Story. Whether you’re brand new to chess or already a skilled strategist, players of all experience levels are welcome. Come learn the basics, sharpen your skills, challenge friends, and enjoy an afternoon of prehistoric-themed fun and friendly competition at the library.
The children are invited to come and make a dino-rrific craft with or for the father figure in their life.
Search the library for hidden dinosaurs in this fun, self-paced scavenger hunt! Find them all, complete your checklist, and earn a small prize.