Sat, April 20
@ 10:30 AM | Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog.
Children can sign up to read approximately 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required.
To register please call or stop by the Webster Library in person. We ask that families sign up for only ONE session per child each month, in order to allow more children to participate. For ages 5-12.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs®
R.E.… Phone or in-person | Webster Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 22
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 23
@ 3:30 PM | Canceled
R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, April 24
@ 4 PM | Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog.
Children can sign up to read approximately 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required.
To register please call or stop by the Tompkins Square Library in person. We ask that families sign up for only ONE session per child each month, in order to allow more children to participate. For ages 5-12.
Reading Education Assistance Dog… | Tompkins Square Library, Second Floor | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 27
@ 10:30 AM | R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun! Children can sign up to read approximately 10 to 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session.… | Morningside Heights Library, Story Hour Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 27
@ 10:30 AM | Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog.
Children can sign up to read approximately 15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required.
To register please call or stop by the Webster Library in person. We ask that families sign up for only ONE session per child each month, in order to allow more children to participate. For ages 5-12.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs®
R.E.… Phone or in-person | Webster Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 27
@ 11 AM | R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Riverside Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, April 27
@ 2 PM | Canceled
R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered, and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessi… Phone or in-person | Riverside Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, April 29
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 30
@ 3:30 PM | Canceled
R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 1
@ 4 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Cooper. Oh, how he wished that a child would read him a story. You can make his dreams come true at the Spuyten Duyvil Library! Cooper is waiting to listen to you read to him. Dogs can’t read, but they're great listeners. Advance registration required. Ages 5-12 only.
Signup Link: https://signup.com/go/aBAYoxd
Notes: Please make sure to arrive on time for your reading slot with Cooper. One child per slot. Many children love readi… | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 1
@ 4:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a therapy dog named Orry. She was wishing and wishing for a child to read her a story. Make Orry's wish come true!
NYPL, Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, and New York Therapy Animals present R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog! Children ages 6-12 can sign up to read to Orry, a specially trained service dog. Registration is required. Please call the branch or see the front desk for more information. | Eastchester Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, May 4
@ 11 AM | Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog.
Children can sign up to read approximately 10 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. Please make sure you are at the library at least 5 minutes before your assigned time. To register please call or stop by the Yorkville Library in person. For ages 5-12.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs®
R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost… Phone or in-person | Yorkville Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 6
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 7
@ 3:30 PM | R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 8
@ 4 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Cooper. Oh, how he wished that a child would read him a story. You can make his dreams come true at the Spuyten Duyvil Library! Cooper is waiting to listen to you read to him. Dogs can’t read, but they're great listeners. Advance registration required. Ages 5-12 only.
Signup Link: https://signup.com/go/aBAYoxd
Notes: Please make sure to arrive on time for your reading slot with Cooper. One child per slot. Many children love readi… | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Fri, May 10
@ 3:30 PM | Author Talks Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer and illustrator, Mac Smith, as they talk about his debut graphic novel, Scurry!
While it is not required if you are attending the program, you can get a copy of Scurry here with your library card!
Author Bios
Mac Smith is a self-taught comic artist living with his extremely furry dog. He also creates concept art for studios such as Blizzard, Warner Bros., Games Workshop, and Bethesda. SCURRY is his debut… Registration required: Online | Online via Google Meet | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 13
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 14
@ 3:30 PM | R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 15
@ 4 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Cooper. Oh, how he wished that a child would read him a story. You can make his dreams come true at the Spuyten Duyvil Library! Cooper is waiting to listen to you read to him. Dogs can’t read, but they're great listeners. Advance registration required. Ages 5-12 only.
Signup Link: https://signup.com/go/aBAYoxd
Notes: Please make sure to arrive on time for your reading slot with Cooper. One child per slot. Many children love readi… | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 15
@ 4:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a therapy dog named Orry. She was wishing and wishing for a child to read her a story. Make Orry's wish come true!
NYPL, Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, and New York Therapy Animals present R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog! Children ages 6-12 can sign up to read to Orry, a specially trained service dog. Registration is required. Please call the branch or see the front desk for more information. | Eastchester Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Sat, May 18
@ 11 AM | Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog.
Children can sign up to read approximately 10 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. Please make sure you are at the library at least 5 minutes before your assigned time. To register please call or stop by the Yorkville Library in person. For ages 5-12.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs®
R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost… Phone or in-person | Yorkville Library, Children's Room | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 20
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 21
@ 3:30 PM | R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 22
@ 4 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Cooper. Oh, how he wished that a child would read him a story. You can make his dreams come true at the Spuyten Duyvil Library! Cooper is waiting to listen to you read to him. Dogs can’t read, but they're great listeners. Advance registration required. Ages 5-12 only.
Signup Link: https://signup.com/go/aBAYoxd
Notes: Please make sure to arrive on time for your reading slot with Cooper. One child per slot. Many children love readi… | Spuyten Duyvil Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, May 27
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, May 28
@ 3:30 PM | R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, May 29
@ 4:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a therapy dog named Orry. She was wishing and wishing for a child to read her a story. Make Orry's wish come true!
NYPL, Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, and New York Therapy Animals present R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog! Children ages 6-12 can sign up to read to Orry, a specially trained service dog. Registration is required. Please call the branch or see the front desk for more information. | Eastchester Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, June 3
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, June 10
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, June 12
@ 4:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a therapy dog named Orry. She was wishing and wishing for a child to read her a story. Make Orry's wish come true!
NYPL, Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, and New York Therapy Animals present R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog! Children ages 6-12 can sign up to read to Orry, a specially trained service dog. Registration is required. Please call the branch or see the front desk for more information. | Eastchester Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, June 17
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Mon, June 24
@ 3:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a specially trained therapy dog named Tyler.
He was wishing that a child would read him a story... and his wish came true at the Kingsbridge Library! Come read to a therapy dog! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Tyler is waiting to listen to you read to him! Dogs can’t read but they are great listeners!
For ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for… In-person, in advance | Kingsbridge Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, June 26
@ 4:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a therapy dog named Orry. She was wishing and wishing for a child to read her a story. Make Orry's wish come true!
NYPL, Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, and New York Therapy Animals present R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog! Children ages 6-12 can sign up to read to Orry, a specially trained service dog. Registration is required. Please call the branch or see the front desk for more information. | Eastchester Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, July 10
@ 4:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a therapy dog named Orry. She was wishing and wishing for a child to read her a story. Make Orry's wish come true!
NYPL, Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, and New York Therapy Animals present R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog! Children ages 6-12 can sign up to read to Orry, a specially trained service dog. Registration is required. Please call the branch or see the front desk for more information. | Eastchester Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, July 24
@ 4:30 PM | Once upon a wag, there was a therapy dog named Orry. She was wishing and wishing for a child to read her a story. Make Orry's wish come true!
NYPL, Reading Education Assistance Dogs®, and New York Therapy Animals present R.E.A.D. with a Therapy Dog! Children ages 6-12 can sign up to read to Orry, a specially trained service dog. Registration is required. Please call the branch or see the front desk for more information. | Eastchester Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |