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Paws to Read
2023-04-05 17:00:00 2023-04-05 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 - Story Room

Wednesday, April 05
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-05 17:00:00 2023-04-05 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 - 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.

The program will take place in person indoors in the Beatley Central Library’s Large Meeting Room.

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: | STEM/STEAM | Children |

TAGS: | Paws to Read | in person | Children |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
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: 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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Paws to Read
Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
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Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Large Meeting Room
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Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
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