# DinoNite: Escape Extinction in the Stacks > Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 20 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362 - Ages: Ages 5–11 - Price: Free; registration required - Organizer: Orion Township Public Library - Official page: https://oriontownship.librarycalendar.com/event/dinonite-escape-extinction-20232 - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/dinonite-escape-extinction-in-the-stacks--listing-051e89d5435200851b76ad7f ## About An after-hours dinosaur adventure in the library for grades K-5! Kids solve prehistoric puzzles, search for fossils hidden among the book stacks, complete dino crafts, and race the clock to escape extinction. ## Similar picks in Detroit - [Cotton Candy Science Family Program — Royal Oak Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/cotton-candy-science-family-program-royal-oak-public-library--listing-71d0129fe31ac5a680393840) — Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM · Royal Oak Public Library · Free · checked Oct 16. 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