Join historian Andrew Kercher and discuss the 19th Century Battle to Find Fossils in the Wild West!
Dive into the thrilling and chaotic "Bone Wars" of the 1870s, when rival paleontologists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope raced to uncover the biggest and best-preserved dinosaur fossils across the American West. Their fierce competition led to the discovery of dozens of new species, from Triceratops to Stegosaurus, and laid the foundations of modern paleontology, even as their feud became one of science's most notorious rivalries.
Join us in the Yale Library for a Storytime filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with structured play to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.
Enjoy a lazy afternoon at the Yale library learning a new skill: Crochet! You will learn basic stiches and how to read patterns. Open to any skill level.
Teens it's your chance to craft a removable tattoo, showcasing artistic and washable tattoo creations.
Hang out with your friends and enjoy a snack once every Thursday anytime between 2:30-4:00 p.m. and once a month pizza! Engage in activities such as playing board or Switch games, participating in scavenger hunts, conversing with friends, reading a book or simply relaxing. Pizza and snacks provided by Friends of the Yale Library.
Spend the afternoon crafting at the Yale library. Use our paper crafting supplies to create cards, scrapbook pages and more! Light snacks will be offered. Feel free to bring your own project to work on with friends.
Join us in the Yale Library for a Storytime filled with a happy blend of stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool children, followed by activity time with structured play to hone both fine and gross motor skills essential for learning.