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PAWS to Read
2022-09-26 17:30:00 2022-09-26 18:30:00 America/New_York PAWS to Read Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your rising 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.   James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Monday, September 26
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-26 17:30:00 2022-09-26 18:30:00 America/New_York PAWS to Read Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your rising 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.   James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register your rising 1st-6th grader to Read to a Dog! We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. It is first come first serve if you don't call ahead.  

Mondays in September from 5:30-6:30PM at DUNCAN branch

If you have previously registered for PAWS to Read and would like to confirm your registration please give us a call. We recommend you arrive a few minutes before your time slot to choose the books you'd like to read to the dog during your 15 minute time slot. 

Please note if there is a holiday that falls on a Monday and the Library is closed then PAWS to Read will be automatically cancelled. 

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Children |

TAGS: | Paws to Read | Dogs in the Library | Ages 6-12 |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
bstovall@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

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

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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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Mon, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Does your 1st-6th grader love dogs? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM, these dogs love to listen to all kinds of books even ones about cats. Come read with us! Please call to register.
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