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Roar into November! As part of Dinovember at the Free Library of Philadelphia, several neighborhood branches across the West Philly area are hosting exciting dinosaur-themed programs, crafts, storytimes, and movie screenings for kids and families all month long.

Here is a look at what is happening at local branches:

Walnut Street West Library (201 South 40th Street)

• Dinovember Dinosaur Crafts: Mondays (Nov 9, 16, 23, & 30) at 4 p.m. Join LEAP after school to make a different dinosaur-themed craft each week and explore dino books from the collection (geared for grades K-5).

• T-Rex Tea Party: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. Enjoy a dino-themed storytime, activities, snacks with herbal tea, and a photo op with the Mighty T-Rex (for ages 11 and under).

• Movie Matinee: Jurassic Park: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. A screening of the 1993 classic film with refreshments provided (rated PG-13).

Kingsessing Library (1201 South 51st Street)

• Dinovember Artsy Craftsy Storytime: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Join Librarian Rachel for stories, songs, scarves, and a special STEM craft in the community room.

Blanche A. Nixon / Cobbs Creek Library (5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway)

• Monday Funday: Dinovember: Roar, Explore & Discover!: Monday, Nov. 23 at 4:30 p.m. A prehistoric adventure filled with hands-on activities, crafts, and dino-mite fun.

Wynnefield Library (5325 Overbrook Avenue)

• Dinosaur Preschool Storytime: Thursdays (Nov 12, 19, and Dec 3) at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and interactive playtime for children ages 2–5.

• Dinovember Book Club: Thursdays (Nov 12, 19, and Dec 3) at 3 p.m. Reading Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne for ages 6+.

• T-Rex Tea Party: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. An afternoon featuring a dino movie, crafts, and herbal tea.

• Dino Bingo: Saturday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. Play bingo hosted by the T-Rex with prehistoric tunes and freshly baked Philly soft pretzels (registration required; space is limited).

• Goodnight Dinos! Pajama Storytime: Monday, Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Wrap up Dinovember with bedtime stories, songs, comfiest PJs, and a favorite stuffed animal friend.