Where to Read with a Dog! | Shoreline Moms

If you’re looking for an easy and fun activity this winter, reading with a dog is exciting and engaging! Several libraries on the Connecticut Shoreline offer options. Scroll down to see all the options! Please note, most do require registration ahead of time.

Books & Barks at the Westbrook Public Library
Tuesdays, January 2 & 31, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Click here to reserve your time with Nelson.

Paws & Read with Theo at Guilford Free Library
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Call the library at (203) 453-8282 or stop by the children’s department to reserve your 15-minute reading spot ahead of time.

Read to a Dog at East Lyme Public Library
Wednesdays, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
To register call (860) 739-6926 ex. 2 or stop by the Children’s Library Desk.

Books & Barks at the Westbrook Public Library
Saturday, February 4, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Please stop by the Circulation Desk or call the Library for more information and to register.

Meet Therapy Dog Nemo at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
Tuesday, February 7, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Louie Listens at the Essex Library
Thursday, February 9, 5 p.m. – p.m.
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail [email protected] to check availability.

Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.

Read with Henry at Acton Public Library
Saturday, March 4 & Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. – noon
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis.

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