Emporium!
Ready to dig into some prehistoric fun?
The Barbara Moscato Brown
Memorial Library is hosting a massive end-of-summer celebration to wrap up this year’s
"Unearth A Story" Summer Reading Program. Local families are invited to celebrate their
reading achievements with free pizza, drinks, and a thrilling, interactive live dinosaur show!
The main attraction, titled “Jurassic Journeys,” will take over the library on Saturday, August 8,
2026, at 4:30 PM. Located at 27 W. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834, this special event uses the
magic of dinosaurs to show kids that reading is a true adventure.
Brought to life by professional entertainer Cris Johnson, the high-energy show packs in lively
music, kid-friendly comedy, illusions, and plenty of audience interaction. The real crowd-
pleasers are the highly detailed, roaring dinosaurs that make history come alive. This free event
is tailor-made for children ages 4–12 and any fun-loving grown-ups.
“This particular show is something different – it was designed to promote reading with
dinosaurs. Kids love dinosaurs,” Cris explains. "I come dressed in a fun archeologist costume,
and the show will feature museum-quality fossil replicas, a five-foot long lifelike Velociraptor, a
strong pro-reading, a baby T-Rex, a baby Stegosaurus, and more!”
Why did magician Cris Johnson go to the trouble of creating an entire show around dinosaurs?
“I’ve been creating and presenting themed shows to libraries and schools across North America
for nearly 20 years. Dinosaurs are a passion of mine. And kids will always love dinosaurs!” Cris
explains. “With budget cuts increasing all the time, we as a community really need to support
our local libraries, encourage children to read more, watch less TV, and protect our children’s
future.”
Cris Johnson’s “Jurassic Journeys” will be presented on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM at
the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, located at 27 W. 4th Street, Emporium, PA
15834 and is intended for children ages 4-12 and any fun-loving adults.
Admission is free, but Library staff encourage you to let them know you’re coming by calling or
engaging with the event page on their Facebook.
Don't miss out on free pizza, cool drinks, and roaring dinosaurs! Seating is first-come, first-
served, so be sure to arrive early to grab a spot.
