R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog at Van Nest Library

R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog at Van Nest Library

Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!

By Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

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Tuesday, May 7 · 3:30 - 4:30pm EDT

Location

2147 Barnes Ave

2147 Barnes Avenue Bronx, NY 10462

About this event

R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!

Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. Open to children K-4th grade. Children must be able to read.

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Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

The New York Public Library has reopened all available branches. As of July 6, this location offers nearly full service, including general library use and seating, unlimited browsing, computer access, and more. In-person programs and classes will return over the coming months. Masks are still required for all persons in NYPL locations. See you at the library!