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Cancelled

Read with a Dog

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 | reading | read with a dog | Read to a dog | literacy |

Hawthorne Branch
Phone: 352-481-1920
Branch manager
Cameron Burris
Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 24 due to Christmas Eve Additional Holiday
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day Holiday
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve Additional Holiday)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day Holiday)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Hawthorne Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Hawthorne and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Story Time
Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more
GamerSpace
Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts,... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!
Hawthorne Branch Closed
Tue, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 11:55pm
Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Hawthorne Branch Closed
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Meeting Room
All library locations will be closed, but you can still access our website and online services at www.aclib.us
Story Time
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Watercolor Resist Painting
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about how to incorporate the resist method in watercolor painting and get creative with it!
Bookish Sort Book Club
Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for lively discussions of fiction and nonfiction titles selected by participants in this vibrant, member-led group!
ArtSpace: Watercolor Painting
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore watercolor painting in this guided class.
This event is full
Cork Phone Holders
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Upcycle wine corks with us and create your own phone holders
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts,... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun afterschool activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: arts & crafts, MakerSpace, board & card games, video games, and more!
Computer Skills and New Technology
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:45am
Learn how to use your computer, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader in this class for seniors. Bring your questions!
Read with a Dog
Wed, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story!
Story Time
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more
GamerSpace
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!
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