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Read with a Dog
2025-05-22 15:00:00 2025-05-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program. Tower Road Branch - Children's Space

Thursday, May 22
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-22 15:00:00 2025-05-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program. Tower Road Branch - Children's Space

Tower Road Branch

Children's Space

Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.

Our visiting therapy dogs are ready for fun stories and lots of pets. Reading to a therapy dog is a great way for kids to gain confidence in their reading ability in a friendly setting and for hesitant children to meet new furry friends in a safe and welcoming environment.  

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

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Literacy | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | read with a dog | literacy | #therapydog | #readwithadog | #dogs |

Tower Road Branch
Phone: 352-333-2840
Branch manager
Carolyn Wallace
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Tower Road Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Southwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools - Make a Pooter
Fri, May 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists use while exploring natural phenomenon.
Gainesville Rose Society
Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the Gainesville Rose Society for their monthly meeting at the Tower Road Branch this Sunday at 2 p.m.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
New to meditation? Or are you a pro? No matter what your experience is, feel free to join us for guided meditation in the meeting room.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, May 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Baby Time
Tue, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
K Mania
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Calling all Hallyu fans! K Mania is back!
LEGOSpace - Wind Racers!
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for another LEGO building challenge! Just bring your imagination; all supplies will be provided. If you have any questions,... more
Join us for another LEGO building challenge! Just bring your imagination; all supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840
Teen CreateSpace - Mini Cross-Stitch
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Join us to create tiny designs using cross-stitch.
Story Time
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.
Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools - Make a Flashlight
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to while exploring natural phenomenon.
Bilingual Story Time - with the Latina Women's League
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, May 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Herb in a Bottle
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room and learn how to grow an herb in a bottle! All supplies provided.
Lorcana League
Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play... more
Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this card game? We will teach you!
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Free Eviction Prevention Legal Clinic - with Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Need help with landlord or lease issues? Facing eviction or struggling to pay rent? Come talk to an attorney from Florida Legal Services... more
Need help with landlord or lease issues? Facing eviction or struggling to pay rent? Come talk to an attorney from Florida Legal Services for free at the Tower Road Branch!
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Blue Campaign
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space
Join us in our bi-monthly, fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience... more
Join us in our bi-monthly, fun-filled sessions as we play a short campaign in the world of D&D! Teenaged players, of all experience levels, are welcome to join the fun.
A Worldwide Story Time - Join A "Simultaneous" Storytime from Australia & New Zealand
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Read the same book at the same (adjusted) time as children from Australia and New Zealand! We will read The Truck Cat by Deborah... more
Read the same book at the same (adjusted) time as children from Australia and New Zealand! We will read The Truck Cat by Deborah Frankel, as well as other Aussie and Kiwi books and crafts.
Story Time
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Gaming
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project.
Florida Legal Services - Eviction Prevention Assistance
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Florida Legal Services will be tabling at the Tower Road Branch on select dates in May! They'll be offering information on their... more
Florida Legal Services will be tabling at the Tower Road Branch on select dates in May! They'll be offering information on their Eviction Prevention Project for anyone interested so please stop by!
Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools - Make an Anemometer
Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to while exploring natural phenomenon.
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