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Read with a Dog
2026-05-28 15:00:00 2026-05-28 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 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-28 15:00:00 2026-05-28 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
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Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 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

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Story Time
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, May 14, 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 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Pink Eraser Art - Stamp Making
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to make stamps using pink erasers!
Bilingual Story Time - with the Latina Women's League
Sat, May 16, 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 18, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, May 19, 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!
Teen CreateSpace - DIY Phone Stand Art
Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Decorate and paint a phone stand. All supplies will be provided.
Meet the Florida Manatee - with Save the Manatee
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Florida's manatees and how to protect them.
Story Time
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Space
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your... more
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
First-Time Home Buyer
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers... more
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers the home buying process from financing, to insurance, & more.
Baby Time
Tue, May 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Tower Road Book Club
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors and enjoy book discussions in a friendly environment.
ArtSpace - Exploring Kandinsky's Concentric Circles
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.
Story Time
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Expungement Clinic
Thu, May 28, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet with legal representatives from Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. to review your record and to see if it may be expunged or sealed.
Read with a Dog
Thu, May 28, 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 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
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