Paws to Read comes to Shirlington!
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Paws to Read comes to Shirlington!



We're expanding our well received Paws-to-Read program to the Shirlington Branch Library!

Starting in September, the  PALS reading-therapy dog teams will be at Shirlington on the second Wednesday of each month, to listen non-judgmentally as kids practice reading out loud.

Slots are available for 15 minute sessions, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m, on:
Sign up in person at the Shirlington information desk, or by calling 703-228-6545.




- Grab A Book, Find A Date!
Looking for a "novel" way to connect with other singles in the area? Join us Sunday, Dec. 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for the Shirlington Branch Library's third Book Dating event. How does it work? Grab a couple of books you'd like to share: favorites,...

- Take Time To Paws-to-read
Could your child use a reading treat during the chaotic and sometimes stressful holiday season?  Paws-to-Read is a Library program that invites elementary school aged children to practice their reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs: ...

- Book Dating For Book Lovers In November
Looking for a "novel" way to connect with other singles in the area? Join us Sunday, Nov. 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for the the Shirlington Branch Library's second Book Dating event. How does it work? Grab a couple of books you'd like to share:...

- Paws-to-read Comes To Columbia Pike
We're expanding our well received Paws-to-Read program to the Columbia Pike Branch Library! Reading therapy dog teams from PALS will be at Columbia Pike twice each month, on the first and third Tuesday, to listen non-judgmentally to kids read, for...

- Paws-to-read For Reluctant Readers
Steve (in glasses), one of the canine PAL volunteers photo by Andrew Harnik/ExaminerPaws-to-Read is a Library program that invites elementary school aged children to practice their reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs.  Parents can register...



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