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Paws and Read
2022-10-07 15:00:00 2022-10-07 16:00:00 America/Denver Paws and Read Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services

Friday, October 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-07 15:00:00 2022-10-07 16:00:00 America/Denver Paws and Read Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services

Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Educational |

TAGS: | Dog |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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