Program Type:
Performance- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on April 22, 2026 @ 8:00am.
- This event requires 2 seats per registration.
Program Description
Event Details
You can probably name some fascinating prehistoric creatures. But is each one of them actually a dinosaur, or NOT? You might be surprised! What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur? You’ll definitely know after this presentation and be well on your way to paleo expert!
Required registration begins Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Please register all children, adults, and babies who will be in attendance.
BK Bones, aka Bethany Burke, has always loved all things prehistoric. As a child she wanted paleontology to be in every aspect of her day. She ate dinosaur-themed oatmeal whenever possible, sang “The Pterodactyl Song” when riding in cars, dug for fossils every day in her backyard, and read bedtime stories about dinosaurs.
Throughout the years, Bethany continued reading and learning about paleontology and went on many fossil hunting trips led by paleontologists.
Bethany is a graduate of Southwestern University with a B.A. in Rhetorical Communications (Research) which taught her a thing or two about being a great presenter. She spent her first dig season as a student with Colorado Northwestern Community College. Bethany also worked as Field Intern at The Montana Dinosaur Center. Bethany now serves as Lead Marine Researcher at Texas Through Time Fossil Museum, currently conducting research on the museum’s marine reptile site. Keep an eye out for her upcoming publications!
Bethany is also a certified fossil preparator and member of the Paleontological Society of Austin, Paleontological Society, and Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. She has experience working with children in a variety of formats, including as a Pre-K teacher, and with older children at camps and clubs where she taught art, theater and STEM lessons. She has even taught college students as a university lecturer!
Her favorite dinosaur is a three-way tie between Spinosaurus, Protoceratops, and Linhenykus. Her favorite mosasaurs are Tylosaurs!
Disclaimer(s)
All abilities are welcome at the library. If you or your child need special accommodations in order to participate in this program, please contact us in advance.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at this program.
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