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Paws for Reading (Tails & Tales) - Canine Creations

Our Dogs Will Be Creating One-of-a-Kind Paintings!

2023-02-04 14:00:00 2023-02-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading (Tails & Tales) - Canine Creations This special event will showcase the talent of our doggie pals. After you share a story or two with our friends, watch the dogs create their own artwork. Maybe you will even win one to take home! Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Saturday, February 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-04 14:00:00 2023-02-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading (Tails & Tales) - Canine Creations This special event will showcase the talent of our doggie pals. After you share a story or two with our friends, watch the dogs create their own artwork. Maybe you will even win one to take home! Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

This special event will showcase the talent of our doggie pals. After you share a story or two with our friends, watch the dogs create their own artwork. Maybe you will even win one to take home!

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

Make a furry friend to read with and have some fun! Our dogs will be creating unique paintings for their reading buddies. Be sure to stop in and say hello! 


The dogs for this program come from Gold Star Dog Training in Medina, Ohio. For more information on therapy dogs, click here.

         

Portage Lakes Branch Library

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

Hours
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We're closed Sunday May 24 due to CLOSED—Memorial Day Eve
Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
(CLOSED—Memorial Day Eve)

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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Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 26 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room,Reading Garden

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room