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Read to a Dog

at Gaithersburg Library

2025-08-04 16:45:00 2025-08-04 17:45:00 America/New_York Read to a Dog Build confidence and read one-on-one with a therapy dog! For kids ages 5-10 who have some ability to read aloud on their own. Gaithersburg Library -

Monday, August 04
4:45pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 16:45:00 2025-08-04 17:45:00 America/New_York Read to a Dog Build confidence and read one-on-one with a therapy dog! For kids ages 5-10 who have some ability to read aloud on their own. Gaithersburg Library -

Build confidence and read one-on-one with a therapy dog! For kids ages 5-10 who have some ability to read aloud on their own.

In person registration is required the day of the program. We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot starting at 4:15 p.m. at the Information Desk.

Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with the therapy dog. We encourage each child to participate independently without their adult or sibling(s), but we understand that some children feel more comfortable with their grown up.

Read to a Dog programs provide elementary-aged children with a chance to practice reading aloud and building their confidence during one-on-one reading sessions with a certified therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our collection! Children can read books in any language they would like to practice in.

For children ages 5-10 who have some ability to read aloud on their own. 

This program is in partnership with Pet Partners.

Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.

Sign up for the library's Summer Reading Challenge!

Preregistration begins May 15. Log activities from June 14 – August 31, 2024.


Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.


Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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Gaithersburg Library

Phone: 240-773-9490

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