2027 Summer Reading Program for Libraries
NEW FOR SUMMER 2027 · MYSTERIES AWAIT AT YOUR LIBRARY
A real ocean mystery, solved with real museum specimens
THE CASE
Something is destroying the coral reef!
Imagine a room full of kids on the edge of their seats, using clues and real museum exhibit pieces to figure out what's destroying the ocean's coral reef. Then they dig for real fossil coral more than 200 million years old to take home!
A message in a bottle has washed ashore: something is destroying the coral reef! Seven sea creatures are the suspects, and genuine specimens of each are displayed right in your library. Your young detectives examine the evidence, test four science clues and crack the case themselves, learning real marine science every step of the way.
It's sure to be the most exciting under-the-sea event of your Mysteries Await at Your Library 2027 Summer Reading Program.
Help! Patches of my coral reef are turning bare and white overnight. Follow my four clues to find the Coral Culprit!Dr. Marina Tide, Marine Biologist (the note inside the bottle)
Can you crack their alibis?
Tap a suspect to hear their side of the story.
1The SharkSharp teeth. Scary reputation. Tap for alibi.
"I eat fish, not rocks!"
2The TriggerfishStrong buck teeth. Tap for alibi.
"I crunch sea urchins, not coral."
3The PiranhaFamous for its bite. Tap for alibi.
"I've never even been to the ocean!"
4The LobsterIts shell was found at the scene. Tap for alibi.
"I was hiding in my burrow all week!"
5The Horseshoe CrabBlue blood. Older than the dinosaurs. Tap for alibi.
"I was digging for worms in the sand."
6The Giant IsopodA giant roly-poly of the deep. Tap for alibi.
"I live way down in the dark."
7The Sea StarLooks completely innocent. Tap for alibi.
"Who, me? I don't even have teeth!"
Most kids accuse the shark. They're wrong!
And just when they think the case is closed… there's a twist!
WHY YOUR GUESTS WILL LOVE IT
Not pictures. The real thing.
A real museum exhibit, up close
A genuine shark jaw and real shark teeth, real coral, a triggerfish, a horseshoe crab and many more genuine ocean specimens. Not pictures. The real thing.
A highly interactive visual presentation
Stunning, lifelike ocean images and real underwater video fill the big screen. Kids don't just watch, they take part: volunteers come up front for live experiments, and the whole room votes on every clue.
EVERY CHILD IS A DETECTIVE
Their own Reef Detective Case File
As the clues roll in, each child checks YES or NO beside every suspect until only one is left, then cracks a bonus clue for the final twist. It keeps every detective focused, thinking and talking about the science.
Four clues. One culprit. Solve the mystery!
- CLUE 1Where did it happen?A salt-water experiment shows who could even live on a reef.
- CLUE 2Bite marksDetectives compare real shark teeth with the damaged coral.
- CLUE 3The empty shellA volunteer "molts" to reveal the lobster's alibi.
- CLUE 4The mystery trailTiny suction marks lead straight to the culprit.
CASE CLOSED? NOT SO FAST!
Just when kids think they've cracked it, a second message in a bottle reveals the culprit had an accomplice. The final twist sends every detective home ready to protect the ocean.
THE SEA FOSSIL DIG
Hands-on learning and fun! Every child takes home TWO genuine treasures
Young detectives dig for real fossil coral more than 200 million years old and other genuine sea treasures. The excitement keeps going long after the show ends.
THE DETAILS
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Pricing is based on audience size and travel. Call 917-375-4248
- 45–50 minutes, ages 5–12 and families
- Fits the Mysteries Await at Your Library 2027 theme
- Real museum specimens displayed in your library
- Big-screen interactive presentation
- A Reef Detective Case File for every child
- Sea Fossil Dig: two genuine take-home treasures per child, including 200+ million-year-old fossil coral
Why libraries choose DINOSAURS ROCK
For 27 years, DINOSAURS ROCK has brought hands-on science to more than 10 million kids across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
We bring the museum to you: genuine specimens, not pictures, and kids interacting from start to finish.
“Thank you so much for bringing Ocean’s Rock to the Mahwah Public Library. The displays were spectacular, you and your multimedia presentation explained everything so that all of the children could learn about the evolution of marine life, and the Ocean Dig was a great way to end the program. The program was a nice fit for the wide range of ages we have in Children’s Services and I received many compliments from the parents in the audience as well. I look forward to having Oceans, Dinosaurs and Gems Rock back next year!!!”Christopher Wilson
Head of Children's Services, Mahwah Public Library
Questions librarians ask
How much does the program cost?
Pricing depends on the number of people expected and travel. Call 917-375-4248 for a no-obligation instant quote.
What do we need to provide?
[Your answer: for example, a room, a table for specimens, and a screen or blank wall]
How much setup time do you need?
[Your answer: arrival time before the program starts]
How long is the program, and who is it for?
It runs 45 to 50 minutes and is built for ages 5 to 12 and their families. Everyone can join in the experiments, the voting and the Sea Fossil Dig.
SUMMER DATES FILL QUICKLY
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