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Paws to Read
2024-05-01 17:00:00 2024-05-01 18:00:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room, Story Room

Wednesday, May 01
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-01 17:00:00 2024-05-01 18:00:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room, Story Room

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Small Conference Room, Story Room

Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.

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.

Practique su lectura independiente junto a un perro. Inscripción obligatoria. (De 6 a 12 años) 

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 |

EVENT TYPE: | Children |

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Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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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