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Read to Mason!

Therapy Dog Visit
2025-09-08 15:45:00 2025-09-08 16:30:00 America/New_York Read to Mason! Read aloud to your favorite four-legged friend, Mason! Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Monday, September 08
3:45pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-08 15:45:00 2025-09-08 16:30:00 America/New_York Read to Mason! Read aloud to your favorite four-legged friend, Mason! Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Read aloud to your favorite four-legged friend, Mason!

Practice reading in a supportive environment with a trained therapy dog! Read-to-a-dog programs help kids develop literacy skills and build confidence and self-esteem. Register for a 10-minute timeslot to read to Mason, a Bright Spot certified Reading Buddy. This program is best for independent readers, ages 5 and up.

Call the library to register for a 10 minute time slot. 

Kids will really enjoy engaging with Mason the therapy dog, whether they're reading to him in a calm, friendly environment or casually chatting with Bonnie about Mason, asking questions, and petting him.

Kid's are asked to bring a short book to read. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime and Early Literacy | Health and Wellness | Book group |

Wilbraham Public Library
Phone: 413-596-6141
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Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Book prize for each round!
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Music and Movement - Pathways for Parents
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Read to Mason! - Therapy Dog Visit
Mon, Sep 08, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Read aloud to your favorite four-legged friend, Mason!
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