This event is in the past.It took place on May 5, 2026 at East Fishkill Community Library.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkPractice reading aloud to Anita, a gentle German Shepherd who listens without judging. Kids get 15 minutes of one-on-one time to build confidence and fall in love with books.
Therapy dog program
Kids reading practice
Confidence building
Library activity
Tips
đź“šbring your own book or borrow one
👨‍👩‍👧parents stay nearby but don't join in
Read to Anita
Hopewell Junction
Literature TalkLiterature TalkPractice reading aloud to Anita, a gentle German Shepherd who listens without judging. Kids get 15 minutes of one-on-one time to build confidence and fall in love with books.
Therapy dog program
Kids reading practice
Confidence building
Library activity
Tips
đź“šbring your own book or borrow one
👨‍👩‍👧parents stay nearby but don't join in
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