Event List

Ready...Set…Dig! Dig and sift through sand to find hidden fossils, shark teeth, and cool rocks! Every discovery is yours to keep and every child will leave with an identification sheet to learn more about their treasures.

Come and explore your prehistoric side by joining us for our Summer Reading Program Launch Party on June 3rd from 12PM-3PM. We will have activities for all ages. 

Settle in for a cozy dose of dino nostalgia with The Land Before Time! Popcorn, blue Kool‑Aid, and all the Littlefoot feelings included.

Join us as we kick-off our annual Summer Reading Program at Paonia Library!

Join us as we kick-off our annual Summer Reading Program at Paonia Library!

“Dig It” will be a summer music series held in the amphitheater every Thursday evening in June from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Decorate a dinosaur at the Delta Library! Drop by the Delta Library June 5th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM to personalize a wooden dinosaur ornament or a t-shirt.

Uncover the science beneath our feet! This rock‑tumbling STEM program invites young explorers to learn how friction, erosion, and mineral properties turn ordinary stones into shiny gems.

Join us as we kick-off our annual Summer Reading Program at Paonia Library!

“Dig It” will be a summer music series held in the amphitheater every Thursday evening in June from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Come see the Packhorse Librarians at Pioneer Days on June 13th, 2026! Librarians will see you in the crowd as they walk the parade.

Crack open your own dino egg and see what’s hidden inside! Kids and teens can dig, chip, and uncover a tiny dinosaur while learning a little about fossils and prehistoric creatures.

Come see the Packhorse Librarians at Pioneer Days on June 13th, 2026! Librarians will see you in the crowd as they walk the parade.

Ready...Set…Dig! Dig and sift through sand to find hidden fossils, shark teeth, and cool rocks! Every discovery is yours to keep and every child will leave with an identification sheet to learn more about their treasures.

Make a model coprolite (fossilized dinosaur feces) using salt dough while you learn about these fascinating fossils.

Join us as we kick-off our annual Summer Reading Program at Paonia Library!

“Dig It” will be a summer music series held in the amphitheater every Thursday evening in June from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Do you have what it takes to be an archeologist? Test your skills by escavating a cookie! Use a toothpick to free your chocolate chip "artifacts" at the Delta Library from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Make your own bright, gooey LAVA slime while learning a bit of simple chemistry. It’s quick, messy fun that sparks curiosity and creativity.

Join us as we kick-off our annual Summer Reading Program at Paonia Library!

“Dig It” will be a summer music series held in the amphitheater every Thursday evening in June from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Prepare for maximum whimsy with Master Gardener Gloria Good: Plantersaurus is mixing dino nostalgia with houseplant charm for a project that’s equal parts goofy and gorgeous. Come make something that sparks joy every time you look at it.

Bring the ancient world to life with paint! As part of our Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, participants will create their own prehistoric landscapes, complete with towering dinos and lush ancient environments.

Experience Steve Jenkin's classic book "Prehistoric Actual Size," a book that shows dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures to scale! Afterwards, create scale drawings and models of dinosaurs.

Make slime and add a toy insect to recreate what happened when prehistoric insects were preserved in tree resin for millions of years. 

Fossil Fest brings the dino magic all day long with crafts to make, challenges to try, fossils to uncover, and creativity everywhere you look. It’s the kind of event where every age group finds their people, their fun, and their spark.

Move like a dinosaur in this prehistoric-themed obstacle course!

Bring the dinosaurs back to life through animation at the Delta Library on July 8th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM!