Adults Read to a Therapy Dog

For Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Spend some time relaxing and reading to a therapy dog! 

Read to a friendly canine friend in a no-judgement zone. Bring your preferred book, or choose from the selection of books we will provide.

This program is for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Groups are welcome! Please come to the second floor meeting room, across from the elevator. No registration necessary. Participants will be assigned a timeslot on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-777-0140.

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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.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

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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