Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
This event is in the past.It took place on April 21, 2026 at East Fishkill Community Library.
Practice reading aloud to a patient German Shepherd who won't correct your pronunciation. Kids get 15 minutes of quiet 1-on-1 time with Anita, a certified therapy dog, in the library's Children's Area. Bring a favorite book from home or grab one from the shelves.
Therapy dog visit
Reading confidence builder
Ages 5 and up
Quiet 1-on-1 sessions
Tips
🐕"furry and non-judgemental listener"
📚bring your own book or borrow from shelves
👩👧parents stay nearby (don't participate)
Read to Anita
Hopewell Junction
Practice reading aloud to a patient German Shepherd who won't correct your pronunciation. Kids get 15 minutes of quiet 1-on-1 time with Anita, a certified therapy dog, in the library's Children's Area. Bring a favorite book from home or grab one from the shelves.
Therapy dog visit
Reading confidence builder
Ages 5 and up
Quiet 1-on-1 sessions
Tips
🐕"furry and non-judgemental listener"
📚bring your own book or borrow from shelves
👩👧parents stay nearby (don't participate)
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