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Paws to Read
2026-11-21 10:00:00 2026-11-21 11:00:00 America/Chicago Paws to Read Practice reading with a friendly therapy dog and discover how fun reading can be! Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2

Saturday, November 21
10:00am - 11:00am

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Hiawatha Public Library

Glenn Schminke Room 103.2

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: | Toddlers (1-3 Years) | Preschoolers (3-5 Years) | Infants (0-1 Year) | Children (6-8 Years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

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