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Family Movie: Why Dinosaurs?

For the whole family

2026-07-27 15:30:00 2026-07-27 17:00:00 America/Chicago Family Movie: Why Dinosaurs? Watch a documentary on the library's big screen about dinosaurs and the people who love them. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Monday, July 27
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Watch a documentary on the library's big screen about dinosaurs and the people who love them.

From prestigious museums and universities, to blockbuster films and toys--dinosaurs have always fascinated us. But, why? Join dino-obsessed teen James Pinto and his filmmaker father as they interview world-renowned paleontologists, track down the crew behind Jurassic Park, dig up 150 million-year-old bones, and attempt to discover why everybody loves dinosaurs! This film is rated PG.

Non-messy snacks are permitted. Children age 8 and under must be supervised at all times.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Film | Family | Elementary | All Ages |

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Wilmette Public Library

Phone: 847-256-5025

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About the branch

From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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