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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

Add to Calendar 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

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.

AGE GROUP: | Toddler | School Age (Grades K-2) | School Age (Grades 3-5) | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck

Hours
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We're closed Wednesday December 24 due to Christmas Eve Closed
We're closed Thursday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve Closed)
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 26 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 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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Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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