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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog at White Oak Library
LOCATION:White Oak Library\nWhite Oak Library
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DESCRIPTION:Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-
 on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog.\n.\nhttps://mcpl.libn
 et.info/event/16680160
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Practice reading aloud and build your conf
 idence during a one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog!</
 p>\n<p>We have a&nbsp\;<strong><em>limited</em></strong> number of availab
 le time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot at the Information Desk
 . Each reader will have <strong>ten minutes</strong> to read one-on-one wi
 th our certified therapy dog!</p>\n<p>This program is specifically targete
 d to children&nbsp\;<em><strong>5-12 years old</strong></em>&nbsp\;who hav
 e some ability to read aloud on their own.</p>\n<p>This is an independent 
 reading program. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to let their child 
 read independently with the dog and must remain in the library building du
 ring the program.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Library Program Attendance (both virtual 
 and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age ran
 ge of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 m
 ust be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for ch
 ildren must have an accompanying child.</p>\n<p><strong>Questions about th
 is program?</strong>&nbsp\;Contact the branch&nbsp\;240-773-9545.</p>\n<p>
 Looking for more fun things&nbsp\;to do?</p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.lin
 k/EarlyLiteracy"><strong>Every Child Ready to Read</strong></a> - even tho
 ugh your baby only wants to chew on the books you share\, setting aside ti
 me to read together&nbsp\;is an important step towards literacy!</p>\n<p><
 a href="https://mcpl.link/1000Books"><strong>1\,000 Books Before Kindergar
 ten</strong></a> - sign up online today!&nbsp\;Print out your child's read
 ing log and a&nbsp\;list of Early Literacy Moments to&nbsp\;get started on
  your reading journey.&nbsp\; No child&nbsp\;is too young to participate</
 p>\n<p>Take a look at these resources for kids using your library card. Do
 n't have a card right now? No worries!&nbsp\; Find out how to&nbsp\;<a hre
 f="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Library/services/registration.html">
 <strong>Get a Library Card.</strong></a></p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.lin
 k/TumbleBooks"><strong>TumbleBooks</strong></a> - books that read themselv
 es&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl.link/kanopy-kids"><strong>Kanopy K
 ids</strong></a> - videos and animated books</p>\n<p><a href="https://mcpl
 .link/BookFlix"><strong>BookFlix</strong></a> - animated stories</p>\n<p><
 a href="https://mcpl.link/ExploraEducators"><strong>Explora Educators</str
 ong></a>\, <a href="https://mcpl.link/ExploraPrimarySchool"><strong>Explor
 a Primary School</strong></a> - education resources</p>\n<h3>Accommodation
  Requests</h3>\n<!-- v2026.4.0 -->\n<p>To request an accommodation\, conta
 ct the <a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/node/17144">library bra
 nch</a> where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help\, or 
 if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event\, complete ou
 r <a href="https://mcgmd.wufoo.com/forms/wypec8q0j2yngy/">Accommodation Re
 quest Form</a> online or call Library Administration at <a href="tel:+1240
 7770002">240-777-0002</a>.</p>\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16680160
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