Children's Activities · Library Event

Read to a Dog Saturday

Name: Read to a Dog Saturday
Start: 2026-07-18T10:45 AM
End: 2026-07-18T11:00 AM
Location: New Providence Memorial Library

Children can practice their reading skills in a supportive environment by reading to a therapy dog.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM (America/New_York) New Providence Memorial Library New Providence , New Jersey

The Read to a Dog Saturday program at the New Providence Memorial Library offers a unique and encouraging way for children to build confidence in their reading skills. By reading aloud to a trained therapy dog, children can practice in a non-judgmental, calm, and supportive environment. This program is perfect for new or developing readers looking to improve their fluency and enjoy the companionship of a friendly therapy animal in the library's Coddington Room.

What to Expect

A short, 15-minute session where your child can read a book to a calm, trained therapy dog.

Who Should Attend

Developing readers
Children looking to build confidence
Parents
Animal lovers

Agenda Overview

15-minute reading session with a therapy dog.

Venue & Address

New Providence Memorial Library

377 Elkwood Ave
New Providence , New Jersey – 07974
United States

Organizer

New Providence Memorial Library · Public Library

Serving the residents of the Borough of New Providence with educational and community programming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?

Yes, this is a free library program.

Do I need to bring a book?

You can bring your own or choose one from the library.

Is the dog safe?

Yes, the dogs are trained therapy animals.

Do I need to register?

Check the library calendar for registration details.

How long is the session?

The session is 15 minutes long.

Where is it held?

Coddington Room at the New Providence Memorial Library.