Kids & Family
Dogs Coming To Easttown Library Tuesday To Help Kids Read
Kids can bolster their literacy skills by reading to the furry friends of the Pals For Life animal companion group.
BERWYN, PA – The Easttown Library is hosting a unique event that will help your young kids practice their reading while visiting with furry friends. For the first time ever, the library and Pals For Life are teaming up for "Read to the Pet Pals" children's literacy program.
Kids can choose a book from the library's collection or bring a book from home to read to the dogs.
Participants must be 5 to 12 years old.
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The event begins at 4:30 p.m. and doors will close at 4:40 p.m., so make sure you are on time to see the dogs and read some books.
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Pals For Life is a non profit organization that provides animal companions for those with disabilities, the elderly, and "persons who need love, friendship and something warm and furry to hug," in the Delaware Valley and has been providing these services since 1985.
Visit Pals For Life's website to learn more about the organization.
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