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Read to a Dog!
July 8, 2026 at Oakland Public Library: Lakeview Branch in Oakland, CA
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550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
Practice Reading Aloud with Our Special Friend, Finn!
Our furry friend is a gentle, trained therapy dog who patiently listens to kids as they read out loud. This program is great for reluctant readers and is a wonderful way for reading-age children and tweens to get more practice reading aloud.
Bring your own books or choose from the library shelves!
Please note that there are no bathrooms in this library. Public restrooms are located outside adjacent to the playground.
Date:
July 8, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Event type:
Kids and Family
Lakeview Branch is a small Oakland Public Library location right by Lake Merritt, across from the lakeside path and playground. It is a single-story building with a mural on the side, a main entrance on the street side, and another entrance from the parking lot with a low ramp and power-assisted doors. Inside, the layout is straightforward: a service desk near the front, shelves of books in English and Spanish, and a modest number of tables and chairs. more...
