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Read to a Therapy Dog!

Wed, August 6, 2025 4:00 P.M. Add to your calendar
Kingsessing Library

Young readers are invited to share stories with Cene, a local certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Children can take turns of up to ten minutes reading aloud in a judgment free space. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Space may be limited; first come, first served.

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  • Community Events
  • Family Programs
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  • Body Mind and Spirit
  • Children
  • Education
  • Family
  • Literacy
  • Pets
  • Animals and Nature
  • Childrens Literature

Kingsessing Library
1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues)
Philadelphia, PA 19143-4353
215-685-2690

Upcoming Events at Kingsessing Library

Monday, June 30, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Adult Basic Literacy Classes
2:00 P.M.
Social Services at the Library with a Social Worker
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Checkmate Chess Mentorship Program
2:30 P.M.
Lego Club!
4:30 P.M.
Intro To Houseplants

Upcoming Community Events Events

Monday, June 30, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Read Baby Read: Baby & Toddler Storytime! | Parkway Central Library
11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Table | Lawncrest Library
4:00 P.M.
One Crazy Summer Book Club | Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
5:00 P.M.
Today We Are Possible Exhibit | Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Family Storytime at Parkway Pals! | Parkway Central Library
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