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Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Hayley)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participantsmust register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

White flyer with three photographs on the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Practice reading with a furry p...

Cancelled
Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Tucker)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/l...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: Preschool (ages 3-5), School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! We recommend that participants register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a Labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library."

Read to a Dog: Layla the Labradoodle

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Child reads to a therapy dog

Read To A Dog! (with Hayley)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Asheville Library at North Asheville
Program Type:
Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participantsmust register in advance for a 15-minute session, and parent/legal guardian ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Library
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Family Fun, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Reading to a dog can help young readers build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in reading! Participants

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

White flyer with three photographs on the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Cooki the Shih Tzu

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

White flyer with three photographs on the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom, the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library".

Read to a Dog: Flora the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

Herpetology EcoEXPLORERS

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pack Memorial Library Auditorium at Pack Memorial
Program Type:
Live animal, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a herptile ...

Library Branch: Pack Memorial
Room: Pack Memorial Library Auditorium
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Live animal, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a herptile you ask? Herptiles are reptiles and amphibians!

White flyer with three photographs to the left of teal and brown text. In order from top to bottom the photographs are of a golden retriever, a grey and white Shih Tzu, and a Labradoodle. Text reads "Read to a Dog at the East Asheville Public Library."

Read to a Dog: Layla the Labradoodle

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room at East Asheville
Program Type:
Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes. Practice reading with a furry p...

Library Branch: East Asheville
Room: East Asheville Library - Children’s Programming Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Community Collaboration, Literacy, Live animal
Event Details:

Trying out your new reading skills in front of other people can be intimidating! But dogs always listen and never judge, even when we make mistakes.

Disclaimer(s)

This event requires registration

FUR & FEATHERS - Animal Ambassadors from May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room at South Buncombe/Skyland
Program Type:
Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading Programs
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Event Details:

Animal Ambassadors from May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees-McRae College.

Library Branch: South Buncombe/Skyland
Room: South Buncombe/Skyland Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12)
Program Type: Live animal, STEAM/STEM, Summer Reading Programs
Event Details:

Animal Ambassadors from May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees-McRae College.

frog

EcoEXPLORE: Herpetology featuring a LIVE ANIMAL!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Asheville Meeting Room at North Asheville
Program Type:
Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Live animal, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a herptile ...

Library Branch: North Asheville
Room: North Asheville Meeting Room
Age Group: School Age - (grades K-5), Tween (ages 10-12), Teen (ages 12-18), Family (children of all ages)
Program Type: Educational, Family Fun, Informational, Live animal, Nature/Environment, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different herptiles that call Western North Carolina their home! What's a herptile you ask? Herptiles are reptiles and amphibians!