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Paws to Read
2026-09-28 18:30:00 2026-09-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago Paws to Read Practice reading with a friendly therapy dog and discover how fun reading can be! Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1

Monday, September 28
6:30pm - 7:00pm

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Hiawatha Public Library

Forrest Kramer Room 103.1

Practice reading with a friendly therapy dog and discover how fun reading can be!

Boost reading confidence one wag at a time! Young readers are invited to practice reading aloud to gentle, certified therapy dogs in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. This fun program helps build literacy skills while making reading a positive experience.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers (3-5 Years) | Children (6-8 Years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

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