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All About Dinos! Presented by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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All About Dinos! Presented by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
June 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Main Library, Hillsborough

Travel back in time and discover the world of dinosaurs at All About Dinos!

A special guest from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will visit the library to share fascinating facts about these incredible prehistoric creatures. Dig into exciting recent discoveries, including the famous “dueling dinosaurs”—a remarkable fossil capturing a Tyrannosaurus rex relative and a Triceratops locked in an ancient battle. Explore how scientists study fossils to solve mysteries millions of years old and uncover what really happened between these two dinosaurs.

You’ll also learn about groundbreaking new research on Nanotyrannus, a small tyrannosaur now confirmed to be its own species rather than a young T. rex—changing what we know about dinosaur life and growth. Discover how dinosaurs adapted to their environments and how some of those traits can still be seen in animals today.

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this engaging and educational program is sure to spark your inner paleontologist!

This event is open to curious minds of all ages! Parents must accompany their children for this program.

There is no registration for this event. Doors will open at 10:15 am.

The Summer Reading Program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library, whose support helps make our programs possible.

Two mice reading back to back against a leaf, with the hand-lettered words Friends of the Orange County Public Library
Illustration by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell, gifted to the Friends 2026