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Paws to Read
2024-10-02 17:00:00 2024-10-02 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, October 02
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 17:00:00 2024-10-02 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: | Ages 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Children |

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Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
We're closed Monday October 14 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Indigenous Peoples' Day )
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 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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Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk.
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Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk.
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Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
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Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk.
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Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Oct 24, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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Small Conference Room
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