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Read with a Dog

2023-06-14 14:00:00 2023-06-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Wednesday, June 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-14 14:00:00 2023-06-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Read with a Dog Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story! Alachua Branch - Snuggle-Up Center

Alachua Branch

Snuggle-Up Center

Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs love 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. With two dogs, this program is twice the fun!

IMPORTANT - This activity involves a therapy animal. If you are allergic to dogs or are not comfortable around them please do not participate. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (5-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Reading Literacy | Animals & Nature |

TAGS: | read with a dog | #summerathelibrary |

Alachua Branch
Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Ross Woodbridge
Hours
Mon, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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

Upcoming events

Story Time
Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Teen Space: Healthy Teens Workshop
Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a workshop with a Community Health Educator.
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
Sun, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center
Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Sun, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Alachua Branch with a local Mariachi band!
Homework Help
Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story!
Story Time
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
Canceled
Teen Space
Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us on the first Thursday of the month to create, make, and learn!
Stitch & Chat
Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.
Puzzles and Tabletop Games, Oh My!
Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center
Drop in at the Alachua branch on Sunday afternoons for puzzles and board game fun.
Homework Help
Mon, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
In-person tutoring and homework help.
Community Mental Health Information
Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
A representative from the Meridian CMHC will be here to provide information about their services and to answer questions.
Read with a Dog
Wed, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dogs love to hear a good story!
LEGO at the Library
Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Drop in and use our collection of LEGO bricks to bring your designs to life!
Story Time
Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Story Time!
Community Resource Navigator
Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.
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