Tales to Tails: Read to a Therapy Dog
Offered by Meridian Library District →Children practise reading aloud to a calm therapy dog at the Meridian Library District, a stress-free way to build reading confidence. Arrive a few minutes early to pick a book.
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Age
Ages 0–11
Schedule
Thursday, Friday
- Thursday, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Friday, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Orchard Park branch on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, 10:00-11:00 AM; Pinnacle branch on the 2nd and 4th Friday, 1:00-2:00 PM.
Cost
Free
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About the studio
Meridian Library District
1268 W. Orchard Park Dr., Meridian, ID
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