This event is in the past.It took place on June 8, 2026 at Oakland Public Library: Temescal Branch.






Nervous readers find their confidence with the world's most patient audience: therapy dogs. Kids bring a favorite book and practice reading aloud to gentle, non-judgmental furry friends who never correct pronunciation.
kids reading practice
therapy dogs
confidence building
quiet activity
Tips
📚bring a favorite book from home
🐕trained therapy dogs, not random pets
👶best for early readers building confidence
Read to a Dog






Nervous readers find their confidence with the world's most patient audience: therapy dogs. Kids bring a favorite book and practice reading aloud to gentle, non-judgmental furry friends who never correct pronunciation.
kids reading practice
therapy dogs
confidence building
quiet activity
Tips
📚bring a favorite book from home
🐕trained therapy dogs, not random pets
👶best for early readers building confidence
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