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Read to A Dog! @ HILTON

  • Hilton Branch 1688 Springfield Avenue Maplewood, NJ, 07040 United States (map)

HILTON BRANCH
REGISTRATION REQUIRED & SPACE IS LIMITED!
For elementary school age children

A relaxed and friendly atmosphere for kids to practice reading out loud to a certified therapy dog. Build confidence and reading skills!

Kids will meet Sufi, a 6-year-old Corgi mix who is a certified therapy dog, and read aloud to Sufi in the Meeting Room at Hilton Branch, with the handler, librarian, and parent nearby.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/read-to-a-dog-tickets-621050046407

STEP 1: Pre-register for a 15 minute time slot. Time slots are: 6:30pm ; 6:45pm ; 7pm ; 7:15pm

STEP 2: Arrive 15 minutes early to confirm your spot and to pick out something to read.
Late comers may forfeit their time slot to other children

STEP 3:  The child and the dog will work together in the quiet meeting room of the Hilton Branch Library, with the handler and parent nearby.

Earlier Event: May 8
Toddler Storytime @ HILTON
Later Event: May 10
Teens Read to Kids @ HILTON