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Read to Dogs

2025-05-15 18:30:00 2025-05-15 19:15:00 America/Chicago Read to Dogs Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.! Ladd Library - Community Room

Thursday, May 15
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 18:30:00 2025-05-15 19:15:00 America/Chicago Read to Dogs Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.! Ladd Library - Community Room

Ladd Library

Community Room

Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.!

Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Everyone |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Programs | Books and Reading |

TAGS: | Reading | Dogs |

Ladd Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Closed for Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Ladd Library is located at 3750 Williams Blvd SW and is a 16,000 square foot facility. It features one community room with space for up to 50 people, which can be utilized for meetings and special events. The Ladd Library has a wonderful collection of materials, public computers, a children's library, and space to sit and read or tables to work or gather.

Upcoming Events

Sat, May 31, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary.

Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 pm for their regular meeting.

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.!

Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary.