Read to a Dog at White Oak Library

Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog.

Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog!

We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with our certified therapy dog!

This program is specifically targeted to children 5-12 years old who have some ability to read aloud on their own.

This is an independent reading program. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to let their child read independently with the dog and must remain in the library building during the program. 

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9545.

Looking for more fun things to do?

Every Child Ready to Read - even though your baby only wants to chew on the books you share, setting aside time to read together is an important step towards literacy!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - sign up online today! Print out your child's reading log and a list of Early Literacy Moments to get started on your reading journey.  No child is too young to participate

Take a look at these resources for kids using your library card. Don't have a card right now? No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

TumbleBooks - books that read themselves 

Kanopy Kids - videos and animated books

BookFlix - animated stories

Explora Educators, Explora Primary School - education resources

Accommodation Requests

Please place your request for English-language captioning or sign language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program you plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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