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Owl Pellet Dissection
2026-07-16 14:00:00 2026-07-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Owl Pellet Dissection Explore the food chain by dissecting real owl pellets, identifying tiny bones from prey animals, and learning how owls hunt and digest. (Gloves, goggles and face masks provided.) McMath Library - Children's Program Room

Thursday, July 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 14:00:00 2026-07-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Owl Pellet Dissection Explore the food chain by dissecting real owl pellets, identifying tiny bones from prey animals, and learning how owls hunt and digest. (Gloves, goggles and face masks provided.) McMath Library - Children's Program Room

McMath Library

Children's Program Room

Explore the food chain by dissecting real owl pellets, identifying tiny bones from prey animals, and learning how owls hunt and digest. (Gloves, goggles and face masks provided.)

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: | Teens ages 12-19 |

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

McMath Library
Phone: 501.225.0066
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McMath 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
2100 John Barrow Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
Tel: 501.225.0066
About the branch

Sidney S. McMath Library offers patrons thousands of books and audio/visual items. The 10,700 square-feet facility features a children’s area, public meeting rooms and wireless Internet access. The library’s 10-acre site features a boardwalk from John Barrow Road, a walking path, an amphitheater, and a koi pond with an observation pier.

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Owl Pellet Dissection
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
Explore the food chain by dissecting real owl pellets, identifying tiny bones from prey animals, and learning how owls hunt and digest. (Gloves, goggles and face masks provided.)
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