Read to a Dog

at Twinbrook Library

Practice your reading with a trained and certified therapy dog! They are great listeners.

Develop reading skills and self-confidence as you share a book with a friendly dog. They’re great listeners!

Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Readers will each get approximately 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Sponsored by Pets on Wheels.

For grades Kindergarten to 5th. Siblings welcome. 

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 240-777-0240.

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

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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