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Discover Dinosaurs
Welcome to the Age of the Dinosaurs at the
Museum Cove of the Northport Public Library. We are pleased to present this exhibit in partnership with the Vanderbilt Museum of Centerport and the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood
Preserve in Rockville Centre.
The Vanderbilt Museum, primarily known for its planetarium and mansion, also has a natural history museum. They are currently featuring an exhibit entitled “Dino-Stars” and have prepared an exhibit of dinosaur and fossil artifacts especially for the Library’s Museum Cove.
The Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) is a science education-based organization that was founded to encourage science literacy and promote a lifelong love of learning in children and adults. They accomplish this through designing world class exhibits, sponsoring family science nights, providing professional development programs for educators, and holding numerous special programs and summer camps for children. CSTL is currently collaborating with the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums on the “Battle of the Dinosaurs” exhibit at the Sands Point Preserve, which runs through November 5. This exhibit features lifelike, robotic dinosaurs roaring and moving in naturalistic settings.
The Museum Cove at the Northport Library has been transformed into a Dino Den with special hands-on activities and displays. Read about, explore, and discover the world of dinosaurs from September 1 through December 15, 2006.
Family
Dino Dig
(N) Friday, October 13,
7:00 p.m.
Children in grades K-5
with families
Families will play dinosaur
games, create crafts, and enjoy some tasty treats while learning more about their favorite prehistoric creatures. Registration begin September 29 at the Northport Library.
Discovering Dinosaurs
(N) Monday, October 23rd, at 4:00 pm
Children in grades K-3
Learn more about dinosaur eggs, brains, and claws with an instructor from the Vanderbilt Museum who will bring replicas to examine. Each child will create their very own dinosaur tooth. Registration begins October 9.
Museum Cove for Preschoolers
(N) Saturday, November 4th, at 10:00 am
Children ages 3-5 (not in kindergarten)
Children will hear some “dino-mite” stories, rock out to some prehistoric tunes, and construct a stegosaurus to take home. Registration begins October 21.
Fantastic Fossils
(N) Friday, November 24th, at 2:00 pm
Children in grades 3-5
Come to the Museum Cove and be a paleontologist while you dig up some “bone-a-fied” facts and make your own fossil. Registration begins November 10.
Dino-mite Discussion
(N) Wednesday, December 6th, at 4:00 pm
Children in grades 3-5
Join a children's librarian for a discussion of Dinosaur Habitat by Helen V. Griffith. This novel follows two brothers who travel through time and share exciting adventures with dinosaurs. Registration begins November 22.
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