April BARK -- Read with a Therapy Dog
Schedule
Sat Apr 04 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library | Bismarck, ND
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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:
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April 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2026
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:
TRACI JUHALA, HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 USA
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Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N 5th St,Bismarck, North Dakota, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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