08/13/2026
🌞✨ A huge thank‑you to all the incredible organizations who made our "Unearth A Story" summer programming unforgettable! 🦖📚
From animal encounters to fossils, glowing dinos, hands‑on science, and stories from Florida’s past, our community spent the summer exploring, discovering, and celebrating curiosity together.
• Animal Tales, LLC wowed our families with amazing animal ambassadors and fun wildlife facts.
• North Florida Wildlife Center introduced us to native species and shared inspiring conservation stories.
• Florida Public Archaeology Network - North Central Region brought history to life with powerful presentations. “Dear Friends at Home” featured letters from a young Civil War soldier. FPAN taught kids what real archaeologists do, offering a hands‑on Pot Smash activity that let kids reconstruct artifacts like true field researchers.
• Florida Geological Survey led a hands‑on gallery walk through Florida’s rocks, minerals, and fossils.
• Aucilla Research Institute amazed everyone with a fascinating mastodon exhibition that transported us to ancient Florida.
• Our Family & Teen Movies brought everyone together for fun, nostalgic adventures on the big screen. Some of the titles showcased included Indiana Jones, The Mummy, and The Land Before Time. 🦕
• The Dino Scavenger Hunt had kids racing through the stacks in search of prehistoric clues.
• Teens enjoyed a festive Taco Bar and friendly Nintendo Switch battles.
• Our glowing kickoff Dino Party set the tone for a summer full of wonder.
We’re so thankful for our families, teens, and partners who made every program special — we loved sharing this season of learning with you. 📖
