# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Dinosaur is Loose in the Library with author Kelly Crull
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🦖 Look out! A dinosaur is loose in the library, and he has razor-sharp claws, bone-crushing jaws, and…feathers??? Come and see for yourself!

Join Iowa author Kelly Crull for a silly, surprising STEM storytime adventure based on his new book, The Chick-o-saurus, from National Geographic Kids.

This one-of-a-kind program features:
🦕 An energetic read-aloud packed with science, silliness, and surprises
🐔 A guest appearance from the Chick-o-saurus himself
🧠 Tons of dinosaur facts
🦴 A hands-on fossil digging station
🥚 A hatch-your-own dinosaur egg activity
🎁 And giveaways

Perfect for ages 4–10 and their families, this program blends storytime, science, and plenty of giggles into one unforgettable experience that will get kids excited about books, thinking like a scientist, and leave everyone roaring with delight.

Tickets for this event will be available beginning May 15th at the Library.  Tickets are free, but are used to ensure space and supplies for each participant.  Stop by the Library beginning May 15th to pick up your tickets.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newton/a-dinosaur-is-loose-in-the-library-with-author-kelly-crull/200029892787821
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Kids, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029892787821?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newton
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton, IA, United States, Iowa 50208
- **lat**: 41.70217
- **long**: -93.05444
- **full address**: 100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton, IA, United States, Iowa 50208

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Newton Public Library Iowa (https://allevents.in/org/newton-public-library-iowa/20987486)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton, IA, United States, Iowa 50208
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Newton Public Library Iowa
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Kids, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Dinosaur is Loose in the Library with author Kelly Crull ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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