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Tails & Tales | Read to Therapy Dogs | Van Belkum

Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM at Van Belkum Branch. Free.

Literacy is a fundamental skill that takes practice. In this program, kids are invited to practice reading to a licensed therapy dog from West Michigan Therapy Dogs Ruff Readers! Attendees will be able to read to a therapy dog for 10–15 minutes. While kids wait for their chance to read, the library will provide a small craft or activity. Reading spots with dogs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 6 –13. Tails & Tales | Read to Therapy Dogs Wednesdays, September 9, October 14, November 11, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Van Belkum Branch – 1563 Plainfield Ave NE La lectoescritura es una habilidad fundamental que requiere práctica. En este programa, se invita a los niños a practicar la lectura con un perro de terapia certificado de West Michigan Therapy Dogs Ruff Readers. Los participantes podrán leer a un perro de terapia durante 10 a 15 minutos. Mientras los niños esperan su turno, la biblioteca proporcionará una pequeña manualidad. Los turnos están disponibles por orden de llegada. Para niños de 6 a 13 años. Colas y Cuentos | Lectura a perros de terapia Los miércoles: 9 de septiembre, 14 de octubre, 11 de noviembre de 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Sucursal Van Belkum – 1563 P

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Tails & Tales | Read to Therapy Dogs | Van Belkum in Grand Rapids: Wed, Nov 11, 2026, free | MeraFam