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Read with a Dog
2025-09-10 14:30:00 2025-09-10 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, September 10
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-10 14:30:00 2025-09-10 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
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 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
Read with a Dog
Wed, Aug 27, 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 - Hawthorne Branch Story Time
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories, and more
GamerSpace
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for video games, table top games, or just stop by to talk about gaming with other patrons!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Thu, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other... more
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other fans of graphic novels and manga.
Hawthorne Branch Closed
Mon, Sep 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
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Sep 02, 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!
Story Time
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Amate Paintings
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Mexican Amate bark paintings, then create your own!
Bookish Sort Book Club
Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for lively discussions of fiction and nonfiction titles selected by participants in this vibrant, member-led group!
Seed Swap
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our fifth bi-annual seed swap. Seed swaps offer rewarding opportunities to build community. Bring extra seeds or cuttings to... more
Join us for our fifth bi-annual seed swap. Seed swaps offer rewarding opportunities to build community. Bring extra seeds or cuttings to share with others and find new varieties to grow.
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
ArtSpace: Watercolor Painting
Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore watercolor painting in this guided class.
This event is full
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time for babies and their caretakers
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Sep 09, 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!
Read with a Dog
Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month. Ringo, our therapy dog, loves to hear a good story!
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