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Read with a Dog

2024-08-14 14:30:00 2024-08-14 15:30:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Hawthorne Branch -

Wednesday, August 14
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-14 14:30:00 2024-08-14 15:30:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story! Hawthorne Branch -

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story!

Children will have fun reading to a dog and will feel more confident in their ability to read aloud in a friendly and supportive group setting. 

If you are allergic to dogs or are not comfortable around them please be aware that this activity includes interacting with a certified therapy dog.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | reading practice | Read with a Dog | Read to a dog | literacy | #reading |

Hawthorne Branch
Phone: 352-481-1920
Branch manager
Cameron Burris
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Hawthorne Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Hawthorne and surrounding areas.

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