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Literacy | Doggie Tales
2023-04-08 12:00:00 2023-04-08 13:00:00 America/New_York Literacy | Doggie Tales Children are invited to read to a trained, friendly dog registered with Therapy Dogs International. Duluth Branch -

Saturday, April 08
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-08 12:00:00 2023-04-08 13:00:00 America/New_York Literacy | Doggie Tales Children are invited to read to a trained, friendly dog registered with Therapy Dogs International. Duluth Branch -

Children are invited to read to a trained, friendly dog registered with Therapy Dogs International.

The Doggie Tales program will allow children to improve their self-confidence and public speaking skills.  Reading to the dog will help kids build better social skills in a comfortable setting. Presented at the Duluth Library Branch. 

Reading materials are based on a monthly theme. Limited space.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Early Learning |

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