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Registration opens:
May 05th, 2026

Paws for Reading- Session 1
2026-05-26 18:00:00 2026-05-26 18:30:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading- Session 1 Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Registration is required. Manchester Branch -

Tuesday, May 26
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 18:00:00 2026-05-26 18:30:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading- Session 1 Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Registration is required. Manchester Branch -

Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Registration is required.

Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Please arrive a little early to pick out some books ahead of time to read to the dog. You can also bring books from home. Registration is required.

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending. 
 
  

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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