Therapy dogs provide a safe, non-judgmental audience for kids to practice their reading aloud. Bring a book you have been working on or choose from one of ours. Read to one of our patient furry friends. This program is appropriate for ages 6-12. Reading sessions will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the Children’s Department for a reading time.

Meet Bear, our volunteer dog! Reading to a therapy dog is a great opportunity for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dog loves to listen and never criticizes. No registration required.

Meet Bear, our volunteer dog. Reading to a therapy dog is a great opportunity for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dog loves to listen and never criticizes. No registration required.

It’s a Perl Mack pooch party! Bring your dog to meet and play with new friends as they romp through our temporary, enclosed dog park and snack on treats from Smart Cookie Cart, a food truck for dogs. Please bring dogs on a leash. Part of Anythink Perl Mack’s Pamper Your Pet Month, a series of programs dedicated to giving our pets the best.