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Paws to Read

For kids ages 5–12
2022-12-17 14:30:00 2022-12-17 15:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Paws to Read Main Library - Discovery Room A, Discovery Room B, Kids Study Room 1A, Kids Study Room 1B

Saturday, December 17
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-17 14:30:00 2022-12-17 15:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Paws to Read Do you like dogs? You can practice reading to a specially trained Paws & Think therapy dog who loves listening to stories. Registration is required. Main Library - Discovery Room A, Discovery Room B, Kids Study Room 1A, Kids Study Room 1B

Main Library

Discovery Room A, Discovery Room B, Kids Study Room 1A, Kids Study Room 1B

Do you like dogs? You can practice reading to a specially trained Paws & Think therapy dog who loves listening to stories. Registration is required.

Kids ages 5–12 may register for a 15-minute session of reading, and reluctant readers are most welcome to sign up!

Registration is required in person at the Kids Desk on December 17, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Paws to Read at CCPL is sponsored by Westfield Veterinary Care.

AGE GROUP: | Kids Ages 5-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Program |

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