Read to the Dog

Grades 2-8 without parent/caregiver

*Required registration for this program begins Friday, September 13, 9 am, for EGVPL cardholders. Please register in-person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 847-439-0447 x267

An opportunity for kids to read in a positive, non-threatening environment that encourages the love of reading by partnering with a therapy dog. Children will be scheduled to read individually to a therapy dog. However, it is possible that participants may be paired with another child due to last minute availability of dogs. Please contact Youth Services if you have questions regarding scheduling.

Participants will sign up for a timed session and are limited to 15 minutes per reader with sessions offered at 6:30, 6:45, 7, and 7:15 pm.

Parents/caregivers are not allowed in the room. Space is limited. 
Sign up in person or by phone at the Youth Services Desk. Participants may only sign up for 2 time sessions during dates offered. 
 
*Registration for EGVPL cardholders starts Friday, September 13, 9am, in-person at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 847-439-0447 x267* 

If space is available, non-cardholders may register 3 days prior to the start of the event.

For Grades 2 - 8

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