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Bark for Books

Bark for Books In-Person

Unleash the Love of Reading with Bark for Books!

Calling all bookworms and furry friends! Join us for Bark for Books, a heartwarming program where your child can snuggle up and read aloud to certified therapy animals.

When: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 4pm

Where: Sun City Library Community Room

What: Bring your own book or choose one from our shelves, then cozy up with one of our friendly pet partners and enjoy a purrfectly relaxing reading session. Our furry friends love listening to all kinds of stories, from picture books to chapter adventures.

Who: Open to children of all ages!

Why: Bark for Books is a wonderful way to:

  • Encourage a love of reading in a fun and nurturing environment.
  • Improve reading fluency and confidence.
  • Build empathy and social skills through interaction with animals.
  • De-stress and unwind after a busy day.

Ready to join the paw-ty? No registration required, just drop in and let the reading adventure begin!

Bonus: Share photos of your child reading with our furry friends using #SCYBarkforBooks on social media!

We can't wait to see you and your little ones there!

Paws-itively,

The Sun City Library Team

Additional Information:

  • All therapy animals are certified and up-to-date on vaccinations.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available.
  • Please be mindful of other children and keep noise levels to a minimum.
Date:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Community Room
Branch:
Sun City
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Children's Program  

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