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Boy reads a book to a woman and dog

Paws on the Weekend

Read to a Certified Therapy Dog
2026-04-04 10:30:00 2026-04-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Paws on the Weekend Cumming Library - Cumming Children's Area

Saturday, April 04
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-04 10:30:00 2026-04-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Paws on the Weekend Cumming Library - Cumming Children's Area

Cumming Library

Cumming Children's Area

Paws on the Weekend gives patrons of all ages the opportunity to read and relax with a certified therapy dog while improving literacy skills. Participants sign up upon arrival for 15-minute sessions. Advance registration is not required. For grades K through 5.

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Cumming Library
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Phone: 770-781-9840, option 3
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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 03 1:30PM to 5:30PM
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