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 up to one hour before the program at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with Emmy Lou or Easton, our certified therapy dogs!
This program is specifically targeted to children 5 years old and up who have some ability to read aloud on their own.
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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