Name: October BARK - Read with a Therapy Dog
Start: 2025-10-13T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-13T17:45:00-05:00
Location: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) is for kids who want practice reading with non-judgmental listeners—dogs! The Library offers this special program with local therapy dogs and their handlers. Independent readers in grades K-5 sign up to read aloud to a dog for 20 minutes (handler present).
To register, call the Children’s Library at 701-355-1489.
WHEN:
https://tinyurl.com/BVMPL-BARK1025
October 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, 27, 28, and 30, 2025
Each event date has designated reading times that must be reserved in advance (children can sign up for two reading times).
WHERE:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library: Children’s Library Story Room
WHO:
Free and open to all children in Grades K through 5th grades.
Media is invited to attend.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
TRACI JUHALA, HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 USA