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Realistic rendering of Coelophysis dinosaur by Dr. Emily Willoughby.

Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
2026-08-05 15:00:00 2026-08-05 16:30:00 America/New_York Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby! Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 05
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!

Draw dinosaurs with an expert artist and scientist! Dr. Emily Willoughby will give a virtual talk about paleoart -- the art and science of drawing dinosaurs – and then you’ll get to put those lessons into practice! All materials provided, no drawing experience needed.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program |

TAGS: | STEM | STEAM | dinosaur | #summerreading | #Summeratthelibrary | #summerathelibrary | #DinosaurCrafts | #DinosaurArt |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Daniel Cespedes
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Baby Time
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us for a story time filled with rhymes, songs, bounces and more geared for babies and their caregivers.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jul 22, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
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Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Wacky Wedensday Presents... - Manatee Talk
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Story Time
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Battle of the Books- Last Practice!
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Battle of the Books- Last Practice!
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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The last team practice for the big, Battle of the Books!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Reiki Circle
Sun, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote... more
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Drop-In Technology Assistance
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jul 29, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Wacky Wednesday Presents... - Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Story Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!
Summer at the Library: Science Surprises
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Community Resource Navigator
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play
Comedy Class with Uprising Comedy
Tue, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Uprising Comedy presents a bimonthly comedy class the first and third Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a... more
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Dinosaur Scavenger Hunts! - Dinos and Prints
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?
Read with a Dog
Wed, Aug 05, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!
Summer at the Library: Draw Dinosaurs With a Paleoartist
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!
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