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Paws for Reading

Tails & Tales

2021-10-09 14:00:00 2021-10-09 15:00:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our doggie pals. Bring a book from home or read one of ours! This is a great way for children to practice their literacy skills! Please register. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Saturday, October 09
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to our doggie pals. Bring a book from home or read one of ours! This is a great way for children to practice their literacy skills! Please register.

Reading doesn't have to be "ruff"! Meet one or more of our visiting therapy dogs from Gold Star Dog Training, who love to listen to stories read aloud for a sticker and learn a little about their training. All ages are welcome, and there is no registration. Just stop in for a visit! 

Want to learn more about therapy dogs and how they help people? Here are some books you can check out at the library.

This program has been updated to require registration. Due to changing guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19, we believe this is the best way to keep you informed about the status of our programs.

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
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We're closed Friday November 06 due to CLOSED—Staff Development Day
Mon, Nov 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 Closed
(CLOSED—Staff Development Day)
Sat, Nov 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sat, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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