# Read to a Dog at Tobin Library

> Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 5 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Tobin Library, 4134 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX 78209
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: San Antonio Public Library
- Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/EventsNews/EventsCalendar.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D208026697
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, which will be accompanied by the animal handler. Readers 5 and up are welcome on a first-come first served basis.

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