Nature's Open Book

Collage of animal skeletons including alligator, wolf, leopard and rhino with the text 'Nature's Open Book' on a dark blue background.

April 1 - may 31
Ronald J. NOrick Downtown Library

Curiosity comes to life at the library this spring!

SKELETONS: the Museum of Osteology join us to present Nature's Open Book, a special display at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library.

Guests can view awe-inspiring skeletons such as a 24-foot killer whale, pride of lions, a giraffe and more! Plus, various locations throughout the system will also have additional skeleton displays.

It's going to be a bone-fide good time!

Special Events

Atrium After Hours
Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m.
Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library (300 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102)

An evening event for teens and adults featuring refreshments, live music and interactive activities

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Skeleton Saturday
Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m.
Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library (300 Park Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102)

Join us for a family-friendly celebration with face painting, a pop-up shop from the Museum of Osteology, performances from Inspyral Circus, a visit from Larry the Snake Guy, hands-on crafts and more!

Plus, author Jerry Pallotta, known for the series "Who Would Win?" will offer three presentations at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Onsite (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit

All Day
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: Onsite (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones.

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Skeletons: Museum of Osteology logo.

Skeletons: The Museum of Osteology provides an experience unlike any other you will find by displaying hundreds of skeletons from all corners of the world. Featuring skeletons of giraffes, Komodo dragons, killer whales, anacondas, hummingbirds, and a 40-foot humpback whale, the museum hopes you will gain an appreciation of the natural world.

African Lion Skeleton
Hippo skeleton