Read to a Dog

Sat · Oct 3·11 AM – 12 PM·Aspen Hill Library

School age children are welcome to practice reading to a therapy dog. This program is designed to promote reading and relieve anxiety children may have when learning to read. Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9410. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card . Libr…

Mon · Oct 5·4:45 PM – 5:45 PM·Gaithersburg Library

In person registration is required the day of the program. We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot starting at 4:15 p.m. at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with the therapy dog. We encourage each child to participate independently…

Tue · Oct 6·5 PM – 6 PM·Germantown Library

Read to a Dog programs provide elementary-aged children with a chance to practice reading aloud and building their confidence during one-on-one reading sessions with a certified therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our collection! You can read English or Spanish language book, as Kiwi is bilingual and un…

Wed · Oct 7·4 PM – 5 PM·Twinbrook Library · Rockville

Develop reading skills and self-confidence as you share a book with a friendly dog. They’re great listeners! Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Readers will each get approximately 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Sponsored by Pets on Wheels. For gra…

Wed · Nov 4·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Rockville Memorial Library

ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE, TICKETS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Childr…

Wed · Nov 4·4 PM – 6 PM·Rockville Memorial Library, Teen Space

Looking for a place to hangout or study after school? Come meet new people, play games, make crafts, do homework or just relax! Games and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Make sure to stop by on the first Wednesday of the month - we will have a therapy dog for teens from 4:30-5:30! Questions…

Tue · Nov 3·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Twinbrook Library · Rockville

An evening storytime where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 25-30-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love o…

Tue · Nov 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Rockville Memorial Library

Sad Halloween is over? Get some extra candy and use it to make your own edible mosaic. Eat it or take it home at the end! No experience needed, and all material will be provided, so long as supplies last. Ages 11-17 Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card . Questions about this progr…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 1 PM·Twinbrook Library · Rockville

The mission of the Latino Health Initiative (LHI) is to improve the quality of life of Latinos living in Montgomery County by contributing to the development and implementation of an integrated, coordinated, culturally and linguistically competent health wellness system that supports, values, and respects Latino famili…

Fri · Oct 2·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·White Oak Library · Silver Spring

A storytime experience for preschool-age children and their caregivers. These 30-40-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs, rhymes, and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop the skills your child will need to be ready for school. I…