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Paws to Read
2022-04-06 17:00:00 2022-04-06 18:00:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Attention, kids! Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot at the Beatley Library's Children's Desk, or by calling (703) 746-1753. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Wednesday, April 06
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-06 17:00:00 2022-04-06 18:00:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Attention, kids! Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot at the Beatley Library's Children's Desk, or by calling (703) 746-1753. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Attention, kids! Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot at the Beatley Library's Children's Desk, or by calling (703) 746-1753.

Paws to Read is a program at which young independent readers can practice their skills by reading to friendly trained dogs at the library.  The dogs provide a calming presence and a nonjudgmental listening ear for kids who are hoping to gain more confidence in reading aloud.

The program will take place in person outdoors in the Beatley Central Library’s Reading Garden.  In the event of inclement weather, cancellation decisions will be made at least one hour prior to the start time, and you will be notified by phone or email.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is primarily for children ages 6-12, but younger independent readers may also participate.  Children MUST be able to read on their own in order to sign up.  No reading instruction will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Children |

TAGS: | Paws to Read | Children | Ages 6-12 |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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