# Library Fossil Lab: Build-a-Bone Creature Challenge

> Event for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Ages: Recommended for all ages
- Price: Included with museum admission or membership
- Organizer: Las Vegas Natural History Museum
- Official page: https://www.lvnhm.org/event-details/library-fossil-lab-build-a-bone-creature-challenge
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

During Thanksgiving week, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum hosts special guests from the Clark County Library Fossil Lab for a hands-on paleontology program. Families learn how paleontologists use fossil clues to understand prehistoric animals, then work together to build a brand-new prehistoric creature out of foam fossil bones. After building, they can photograph their creations and continue at home with a paleoart worksheet and colored pencils, using art and storytelling to imagine the creature's life and habitat. Free books are given away while supplies last. The program runs as a drop-in from 10 AM to 3 PM, is recommended for all ages, and is included with museum admission or membership; supplies are limited and first come, first served.

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