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Raptor Encounter
2026-07-14 10:30:00 2026-07-14 11:30:00 America/Chicago Raptor Encounter Come face-to-face with Bleu! Our adult Velociraptor, inspired from the Jurassic World movies! Our Raptor Ranger will introduce your littles to our life-size, interactive Raptor and invite them for petting and pics! Terry Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 14
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 10:30:00 2026-07-14 11:30:00 America/Chicago Raptor Encounter Come face-to-face with Bleu! Our adult Velociraptor, inspired from the Jurassic World movies! Our Raptor Ranger will introduce your littles to our life-size, interactive Raptor and invite them for petting and pics! Terry Library - Meeting Room

Terry Library

Meeting Room

Come face-to-face with Bleu! Our adult Velociraptor, inspired from the Jurassic World movies! Our Raptor Ranger will introduce your littles to our life-size, interactive Raptor and invite them for petting and pics!

Bring your summer readers face-to-face with a life-sized, interactive velociraptor in our thrilling “Raptor Encounter”! Led by a Dino Ranger, this engaging program blends exciting dinosaur facts with interactive fun, inspiring curiosity and a love of learning. Includes meet-and-greets and unforgettable photo opportunities.

CALS welcomes children and families of all ages to use its resources, services, and facilities. Responsibility for children using the library rests with the parent or caregiver. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver over the age of 16 at all times.

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer @ CALS | Science & Nature | Fun & Play |

Terry Library
Phone: 501.228.0129
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Terry Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
We're closed Sunday June 21 due to Father's Day
Address
2015 Napa Valley Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
Tel: 501.228.0129
About the branch

Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library was expanded in 2001 to serve the growing west Little Rock community. The 19,030-square-feet facility offers patrons thousands of books and audio/visual items for adults and children, enclosed study rooms, and public Internet access. The Terry Library also offers a variety of monthly programs for children and adults.

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