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Paws 4 Stories
2026-05-16 10:30:00 2026-05-16 12:30:00 America/New_York Paws 4 Stories Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register. Palmerston Branch -

Saturday, May 16
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-16 10:30:00 2026-05-16 12:30:00 America/New_York Paws 4 Stories Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register. Palmerston Branch -

Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.

You will be contacted by your branch to book your exact twenty minute time slot for this programme.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Kids 5-9 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Every Child Ready to Read |

TAGS: | Paws for Stories |

Palmerston Branch
Phone: 519.343.2142
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Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
(Victoria Day)
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About the branch

Palmerston Branch is located in central Palmerston. This historic Carnegie building formerly housed a theatre on its second floor. Resources include Wi-Fi and computer access.

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