Fall BARK -- Read with a Therapy Dog

BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) is for kids who want practice reading with non-judgmental listeners -- dogs! The library offers this special program with local therapy dogs and their handlers. Independent readers in Grades K through 5 sign up to read aloud to a dog for 20 minutes (with a handler present). Parents must sign a waiver prior to the reading session. To register, contact Youth Services at 701-355-1489. WHEN: https://bit.ly/BVMPL-BARK\_Schedule Monday, September 28: 4:00pm to 5:10pm Wednesday, September 30: 5:00pm to 6:10pm Thursday, October 1: 4:00pm to 5:10pm Friday, October 2: 4:00pm to 5:10pm Monday, October 5: 4:00pm to 5:10pm Wednesday, October 7: 5:00pm to 6:10pm Friday, October 9: 4:00pm to 5:10pm Saturday, October 10: 10:00am to 11:10am Monday, October 12: 4:00pm to 5:10pm Wednesday, October 14: 5:00pm to 6:10pm Friday, October 16: 4:00pm to 5:10pm Each event date has designated reading times that must be reserved in advance (children can sign up for two reading times). WHERE: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library: Children’s Library Story Room WHO: Free and open to all children in Grades K through 5. Media is invited to attend. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: TIFFANY TOWNE, CHILDREN'S PROGRAM COORDINATOR Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library 515 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 USA