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Read with a Dog
2025-06-11 14:30:00 2025-06-11 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, June 11
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-11 14:30:00 2025-06-11 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 |

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 Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day Holiday
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day Holiday)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 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.

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Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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