Unearth a Story

The image shows a bright, playful banner with the words “UNEARTH A STORY™” in large, bold letters — “UNEARTH” in blue and “A STORY” in pink. On the left, a green dinosaur lounges on the grass beside a stack of books, while on the right, a purple pterodactyl perched on a branch reads an open book amid tropical plants and palm trees, creating a fun, prehistoric reading theme.

SUMMER READING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Monday, June 1st thru Monday, August 31st

Registration Is Open

Junior Paleontologist Training

Young explorers are invited to join our Junior Paleontologist Training, a hands‑on, four‑night journey into the world of dinosaurs, fossils, and real scientific discovery. Each night focuses on a different paleontology skill — from excavation and reconstruction to tracking, observation, and final analysis. Kids will dig, discover, create, investigate, and earn stickers/stamps in their observation journals as they work toward becoming certified Junior Paleontologists.

Designed for ages 2–11, this multi‑night program blends science, creativity, and sensory play in a welcoming, accessible environment. Families can attend one night or all four, but completing the full series gives kids the complete paleontologist experience.

Training Schedules
The image is a bright, playful flyer for “Unearth a Story™ Paleontologist Training Night” at the Sinclairville Free Library. It features a green background with leafy vines and a cartoon dinosaur reading a book, listing activities such as Hands-On Dig, Dino Stomp, Fossil Rubbing, and Dino Name for children ages 2–11, with dates for additional training nights in July and August.
The image is a bright, playful flyer for “Unearth a Story™ Paleontologist Training Night” at the Sinclairville Free Library. It features a green background with leafy vines and a cartoon dinosaur reading a book, listing activities such as Hands-On Dig, Dino Bone Assembly, Dino Scavenger Hunt, and Fossil Necklace for children ages 2–11, with additional training nights in August.

Monday, August 3rd & 31st Training Schedule Coming Soon…

Registration is Requested

For ages 2 to 11. Parent/Caregiver must stay with child.

Each craft/activity should take around 15+ minutes.

Training Stations open from 5 to 7 pm

One observation journal per child for all four (4) Training Nights

Children

Color a circle on the reading log for each 15 minutes that they read to or are read to. Reading Records will be available at the library front desk starting June 1st. Earn a jibbitz (croc charm) at 360, 720, 1080, 1440 & 1800 minute levels. A jibbitz bracelet may be selected at registration. Reading logs are due by Wednesday, September 9th.

Throughout the summer, see if you can complete the 10 challenges listed on the back of your reading log. Each challenge is worth 10 points. You can also earn 25 points by attending a library program* this summer! Earn a jibbitz for every 50 points. Ages birth to 11.

We are also offering a Children’s Activity Page. Complete all 10 activities and earn a jibbitz. Ages birth to 5.

Childrens Tracking Log
Childrens Activity Page

Teens & Adults

Teens & Adults are asked to record the number of books that they read. Reading Records will be available at the library front desk starting June 1st.  Reading logs are due by Wednesday, September 9th. Ages 18+.

Teen & Adult Tracking Log

*Excludes weekly library programs: Baby Talk, Story Hour & Mobile Summer Reading.

Our dinosaur dig site is still under construction — check back soon for more roaring summer reading fun.