NOV
10
Making Stories
Read to a Dog
November 12, 2026 at Rockridge Library in Oakland, CA
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Did you know that some dogs love to listen when new or experienced readers practice reading aloud?
Each person will have a turn reading aloud to one of the three dogs who alternate coming to Rockridge to help you practice reading; Finn, Gladys, or Christina.
Drop by on Thursday afternoons, check in at the Children's Reference Desk to sign up for your turn.
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Date:
November 12, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Event type:
Kids and Family
Rockridge Branch sits on College Avenue in the middle of Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood, a short walk from Rockridge BART and the rest of the College Avenue shops and cafés. It is a multi-story branch with an elevator and automatic doors at the main entrance, so getting in and around the building is straightforward for strollers and wheelchairs. Inside, the branch is compact but busy, with a standard mix of adult, teen, and children’s sections. more...
