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Practice your reading skills with Kiwi, a trained and certified therapy dog! Kiwi is bilingual and can understand both English and Spanish language.
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! You can read English or Spanish language book, as Kiwi is bilingual and understands both languages.
We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot up to 30 mins before the program. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with Kiwi. This program takes place in Group Meeting Room 5.
Sponsored by Pet Partners.
For grades Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
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
To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.
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