SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM
2026 Theme: Dinosaur Detectives
CMNH Educators take hands-on play on the road visiting libraries throughout New Hampshire and Maine through our Summer Library Program.
Our program is designed to complement the national summer library reading theme and features hands-on activities, fun facts, and a make-and-take STEAM project.
This year, the theme is Dinosaur Detective to coincide with the “Unearth a Story” theme! Children will learn basics about paleontology, see some of the Museum’s fossil and replica collection, and create a mini dinosaur diorama to take home.
To book, simply choose from dates online to reserve the day. We will follow up to set the program start time.
DETAILS
Capacity: up to 40 children
Ages: 4–12, but younger or older siblings are welcome
Duration: 30–45 minutes
Costs:
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- For libraries less than 50 miles from CMNH: $290 + applicable mileage fee
- For libraries more than 50 miles from CMNH: $340 + mileage fee
- $50 discount for additional consecutive same-day sessions
- $20 discount for CMNH Member Libraries
Mileage fee: 75 cents per mile for libraries beyond 10 miles of CMNH; no mileage fee for libraries within a 10 mile radius of CMNH
Questions? Contact Colie McClain at [email protected]
We have only 4 summer dates left for libraries to book our Dinosaur Detectives summer program! Bring CMNH to your community! https://childrens-museum.org/education/libraries/ #cmnhlibrary
We have summer dates available online for libraries to book our Dinosaur Detectives summer program! Bring CMNH to your community! https://childrens-museum.org/education/libraries/ #cmnhlibrary
We have summer dates available online for libraries to book our Dinosaur Detectives summer program! Bring CMNH to your community! https://childrens-museum.org/education/libraries/ #cmnhlibrary
