Although the D.R. Moon Memorial Library is still under construction, that didn’t stop local families from traveling back thousands of years during a special summer reading program held at the …
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Although the D.R. Moon Memorial Library is still under construction, that didn’t stop local families from traveling back thousands of years during a special summer reading program held at the Stanley fire station.
As part of the library’s summer reading theme, “Unearth a Story,” presenter Sean Sullivan brought The Mammoth Hunters to the community, offering an interactive look at the lives of Wisconsin’s earliest inhabitants. Using replicas of fossils and artifacts, Sullivan guided attendees through a reenactment of a woolly mammoth hunt, demonstrating the skills and resourcefulness that helped prehistoric people survive during the Ice Age.
Dressed in historic clothing, Sullivan captivated children and adults alike as he shared stories about giant predators and the adaptations that allowed early humans to thrive in a challenging environment.
Throughout the presentation, participants learned about ancient life through hands-on demonstrations, including the use of atlatls, or spear throwers, fire-making by friction, and prehistoric musical instruments. The educational program gave attendees a glimpse into the resourcefulness of people who lived in Wisconsin thousands of years ago.
After the presentation, attendees had the opportunity to view the fossils and artifacts up close, allowing them to get a closer look at the tools and items used throughout the demonstration.
Following the indoor presentation, attendees gathered outside the fire station for a live demonstration of spear throwing, where Sullivan showed how an atlatl increases the speed and distance of a spear.
To cap off the afternoon, library staff released monarch butterflies that had been raised as part of the library’s educational programming while families gathered to watch the butterflies take flight.
The Mammoth Hunters presentation combined history and hands-on learning, making it a memorable event in D.R. Moon Memorial Library’s “Unearth a Story” summer reading series. While construction on the library continues, summer reading programs are being held at the local fire station.
