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From March 2-5, the Patience S. Latting Northwest Library will close at 7 p.m. for carpet replacement.

Nature's Open Book

African Lion Skeleton
Hippo skeleton

April 1 - may 31
Ronald J. NOrick Downtown Library

Curiosity comes to life at the library this spring!

SKELETONS: the Museum of Osteology join us to present Nature's Open Book, a special display at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library.

Guests can view awe-inspiring skeletons such as a 24-foot killer whale, pride of lions, a giraffe and more! Plus, various locations throughout the system will also have additional skeleton displays.

It's going to be a bone-fide good time!

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Nature's Open Book

All Day 4/1–5/31
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature's Open Book, a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! 

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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Skeletons: Museum of Osteology logo.

Skeletons: The Museum of Osteology provides an experience unlike any other you will find by displaying hundreds of skeletons from all corners of the world. Featuring skeletons of giraffes, Komodo dragons, killer whales, anacondas, hummingbirds, and a 40-foot humpback whale, the museum hopes you will gain an appreciation of the natural world.