This event is in the past.It took place on February 9, 2026 at Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Road.
Shy readers find their voice with Simba, a gentle therapy dog who listens without judgment. Kids in grades K-5 get 10 minutes of one-on-one time to practice reading aloud while scratching a very good boy's ears.
Kids reading program
Therapy dog
Confidence building
Free activity
Tips
🎟️get tickets at 4:45 for first pick of time slots
🧸kids can play in Youth Department while waiting
đź“…Simba visits 2nd and 4th Mondays monthly
Read to Simba the Library Dog
Shy readers find their voice with Simba, a gentle therapy dog who listens without judgment. Kids in grades K-5 get 10 minutes of one-on-one time to practice reading aloud while scratching a very good boy's ears.
Kids reading program
Therapy dog
Confidence building
Free activity
Tips
🎟️get tickets at 4:45 for first pick of time slots
🧸kids can play in Youth Department while waiting
đź“…Simba visits 2nd and 4th Mondays monthly
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