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PAWS to Read

2023-09-18 17:30:00 2023-09-18 18:30:00 America/New_York PAWS to Read The Library is for the dogs! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12 James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Monday, September 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-18 17:30:00 2023-09-18 18:30:00 America/New_York PAWS to Read The Library is for the dogs! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12 James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

The Library is for the dogs! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

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. Call the Children's desk (703)-746-1783 to register.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Children |

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

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, Sep 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wag your tails it's PAWS to Read! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join the library for an afternoon showing of Disney's Encanto! Recommended Ages 3+

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a free one-hour meditation class lead by our Friends at Yoga in Daily Life! Open to everyone and all levels

Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us the first Thursday of the month to discuss titles chosen by the club members!

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Grades 4th - 7th.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A dedicated hour to share and critique each other's creative work

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Sat, Oct 07, All day
A Hobbit-sized challenge for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate! Start at any time!

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A sex-repulsed woman who disapproves of her sister's boyfriend sinks into depression and has horrific visions of rape and violence.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
How do archaeologists study the past? Sort artifacts, learn about archaeology methods and tools by reading Kid Scientist: Archaeologists on a Dig, and create a pottery puzzle of your own. Ages 6 - 12

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.