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Photos of a dinosaur skeleton and an Asian man with glasses. Text reads: "New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries? Dr. Aki Watanabe. Collaborative Summer Library Program. American Museum of Natural History."

New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries?

Live Event Watch Party
2026-07-15 13:30:00 2026-07-15 14:30:00 America/New_York New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries? Watch a live online event from the American Museum of Natural History together, as paleontologist Aki Watanabe shares a fascinating look at the most exciting dinosaur discoveries from the past year. Charlotte Hall Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 15
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 13:30:00 2026-07-15 14:30:00 America/New_York New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries? Watch a live online event from the American Museum of Natural History together, as paleontologist Aki Watanabe shares a fascinating look at the most exciting dinosaur discoveries from the past year. Charlotte Hall Library - Meeting Room

Charlotte Hall Library

Meeting Room

Watch a live online event from the American Museum of Natural History together, as paleontologist Aki Watanabe shares a fascinating look at the most exciting dinosaur discoveries from the past year.

Have you ever wondered how scientists uncover the secrets of dinosaurs? In this exciting journey into the world of fossils, fieldwork, and groundbreaking discoveries, you'll learn about:

  • New dinosaur discoveries making headlines around the world
  • How paleontologists search for and study fossils
  • The cutting-edge technology helping scientists unlock ancient mysteries
  • What dinosaur fossils can tell us about evolution, behavior, and life millions of years ago
  • Answers to your questions during a live Q&A session

Dr. Watanabe is an Associate Professor of Anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology and a Research Associate in the Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History.

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Teen | Lower Elementary | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Upcoming events

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Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
USA at 250 Library Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Race against other teams to answer trivia questions about America's Semiquincentennial hidden in the library's stacks.
You're Our Missing Piece: A Puzzle Art Program
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Calling all artists: bring your creativity to decorate a puzzle piece that will be displayed at the Library!
Crafternoon at Charlotte Hall Library
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.
Artist's Workspace
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Looking for a space to work on your art? Bring your writing, drawing, and other art materials and come work with us!
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Y2K Summer Crafts for Teens: Gimp Bracelets
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to use a zipper stitch to make an adjustable bracelet with gimp & beads!
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Maryland Food Bank Mobile Market
Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit!
Teen Zone
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy time & space to unwind, get creative, and connect! Open ended activities available to do solo or with friends. Take a break from the digital world to come have fun and meet new people!
Summer Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a summer story and craft before exploring the natural world right outside the Library along the story walk!
Saturday Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Escape Room: Star-Spangled Secrets
Sat, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Hone your skills as a modern-day treasure hunter racing against time to uncover a hidden historical secret!
Paws to Read
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Therapy animals from Pets on Wheels are visiting the library! Friends of all ages are invited to practice reading with a furry friend, or just enjoy some pets and snuggles.
LEGO Block Party at Charlotte Hall Library
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries? - Live Event Watch Party
Wed, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Watch a live online event from the American Museum of Natural History together, as paleontologist Aki Watanabe shares a fascinating look at the most exciting dinosaur discoveries from the past year.
Earth to Art: DIY Watercolors
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In this step-by-step watercolor class, learn beginner friendly brush techniques and layering and create a piece. Learn the process to create watercolors and mix pigment and binder to make your own!
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Y2K Summer Crafts for Kids: Pony Bead Critters
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Blast back to the analog activities of the last millennium! Choose your favorite animal and learn how to fashion your own keychain with beads and string.
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am
Saturday Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Shake Your Bones! with Cantaré @ Mechanicsville Elementary - Summer Performer
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gym
Get ready for a musical adventure through Latin America with Cantaré! With music in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, we'll explore the joyful songs, rhythms, dances, and instruments of many cultures.
Connect and Converse
Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing board games, and making new friends? Connect and Converse might be the event for you!
Crafternoon at Charlotte Hall Library
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Saturday Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Y2K Summer Crafts for Kids: Pony Bead Critters
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Blast back to the analog activities of the last millennium! Choose your favorite animal and learn how to fashion your own keychain with beads and string.
Registration opens Saturday, July 11 2026 at 9:00am
Cricut Crafts: 3D Dinosaur Wall Art - AFTERNOON SESSION
Mon, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting cardstock to create three-dimensional dinosaur wall art to take home!
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Science Heroes: Digging It! - Summer Performer
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Gym
Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.
Cricut Crafts: 3D Dinosaur Wall Art - EVENING SESSION
Mon, Jul 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting cardstock to create three-dimensional dinosaur wall art to take home!
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Cricut Crafts: 3D Dinosaur Wall Art - TEEN SESSION
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting cardstock to create three-dimensional dinosaur wall art to take home!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 9:00am
LEGO Block Party at Charlotte Hall Library
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Kindergarten Here We Come- Charlotte Hall
Fri, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Is someone in your family about to start school for the very first time? Let's get ready with a special school-themed storytime, crafts, fun activities, and a practice ride on a real school bus!
Registration opens Friday, July 17 2026 at 2:30pm
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