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Read to a Therapy Dog

(for grades 1 and up)
2026-10-16 16:30:00 2026-10-16 17:30:00 America/New_York Read to a Therapy Dog Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog! Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room

Friday, October 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Hillsborough branch

Public Conference Room

Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog!

Your reading buddy is Rip, a Portuguese Water Dog, certified through Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. 10-minute timed tickets will be handed out at the Youth Services desk starting at 4:15 p.m. One per family. Each child will have a 10 minute reading session.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Reading & Writing | Crafts & Hobbies |

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