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Read to the Dog

Grades 2-8
2025-04-03 18:30:00 2025-04-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Read to the Dog An opportunity for kids to read in a positive, non-threatening environment that encourages the love of reading by partnering with a therapy dog. Elk Grove Village Public Library -

Thursday, April 03
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-03 18:30:00 2025-04-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Read to the Dog An opportunity for kids to read in a positive, non-threatening environment that encourages the love of reading by partnering with a therapy dog. Elk Grove Village Public Library -

An opportunity for kids to read in a positive, non-threatening environment that encourages the love of reading by partnering with a therapy dog.

Required registration for EGVPL cardholders starts Friday, March 21, 9am. Once registration opens, click on the Register tab, you will then be taken to an event calendar. Tab forward to the month you wish to register for. Available dates will be indicated with a blue dot. 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.

Participants may only sign up for 2 reading sessions during dates offered. 

Parents/caregivers are not allowed in the room. If space is available, non-cardholders may register 3 days prior to the start of the event.

For questions, please contact Erin Dolce at edolce@egvpl.org, or 847-725-2165.

For Grades 2 - 8.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Special Event |

Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 9:30pm
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Alphabet Soup
Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:15am
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ESL Wednesday Mornings
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Spring Kites Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Apr 03, 9:30am - 9:30pm
Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!
Polish Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Managing Passwords and Accounts
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Read to the Dog
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Register
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Fri, Apr 04, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!
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Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:40am
Kids Korner A/B
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Kids Korner A/B
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Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!
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Sun, Apr 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!
Spring Kites Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 9:30pm
Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!
Baby Tales
Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
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ESL Monday Afternoons
Mon, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 9:30pm
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Tue, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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EGVPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
Spring Kites Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 9:30pm
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Spring Kites Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Apr 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Selena Storytime
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Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Register
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Register
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Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
Monday Matinee Movie
Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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ESL Monday Afternoons
Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
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Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
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Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
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Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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This event is full
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Darlene Greaves Conference Room
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This event is full
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