Do you have a little one who is excited to read to any and everyone?
Day 243 of 365 Things To Do in Pasadena has got an after school treat for you!
Why not take your little tikes over to the Pasadena Public Library – Hastings Ranch Branch for the Barks & Books Reading Program.
Barks & Books will be taking place at the Hastings Ranch Branch on Tuesday, January 11th from 3:30-4:30 pm.
Young readers ages 5-12 are encouraged to come by and be a reading buddy to a real live dog from the Pasadena Humane Society’s Companion Pet Program.
The Pasadena Humane Society & participating libraries have teamed up to provide the community and these pets in a need with a wonderful opportunity.
Each child gets an opportunity to read a whole book to the adorable companion pet from the Pasadena Humane Society. So, bring your anxious readers down for afternoon of reading and fun. Who knows you may leave the library with a new book and a new pet!
Photo courtesy of : The Pasadena Humane Society
About the Bark & Books Program:
Our reading enrichment program for children ages 5 to 12 makes reading fun, boosts confidence and encourages respectful, humane treatment for all animals. It offers children the opportunity to read animal related short stories of their choice to dogs in our Companion Animal Program. Not only does this make reading fun, it also builds a child’s confidence in reading aloud.
The available books will help children realize that animals experience a range of emotions similar to their own and that they have basic needs much like those of humans. This, in turn, encourages them to appreciate the importance of treating all animals, nonhuman and human, with respect and kindness.
–Information provided by the Pasadena Humane Society
For the chance to read to a curious canine, please contact one of these participating libraries to find out their Barks & Books dates and times:
Altadena Public Library
626-798-0833
Arcadia Public Library
626-821-5570
Glendale Public Library, Montrose-Crescenta Branch
818- 548-2048
Glendale Public Library, Pacific Park Branch
818-548-3760
Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Ranch Branch
626-744-7263
Pasadena Public Library, La Pintoresca Branch
626-744-7268
Pasadena Public Library, Santa Catalina Branch
626-744-7272
San Marino Public Library
626-300-0776
Sierra Madre Public Library
626-355-7186
South Pasadena Public Library
626-403-7330
For any additional information about Barks & Books, please contact Elana at Elana(at)phsspca.org
Location for Tuesday 1/11/2011:
Pasadena Public Library – Hastings Ranch Branch
3325 E. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, 91107
(626) 744-7262
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