Paws to Read

Improve reading skills with a furry friend

Presented by Oakland Public Library

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Practice reading to very special visitors in the library - Banni the dog, and her handler Janet!

Banni is a friendly, gentle, highly-trained service dog who patiently listens to kids as they read out loud. Bring your own books or choose from the library shelves.

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Upcoming Sessions

Dates
Age
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Paws to Read
12/7
Sat, 11a-12p
Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch
This activity is presented by Oakland Public Library and scheduled to take place on and Saturday 12/7 from 11a-12p at Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch. For more information, click "Participate" to visit the website of Oakland Public Library.

Paws to Read
12/21
Sat, 11a-12p
Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch
Paws to Read
1/4
Sat, 11a-12p
Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch
Paws to Read
1/18
Sat, 11a-12p
Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch
Paws to Read
2/1
Sat, 11a-12p
Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch
Paws to Read
2/15
Sat, 11a-12p
Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch
Paws to Read
3/1
Sat, 11a-12p
Oakland Public Library - Dimond Branch

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