Reading to a Therapy Dog
Friday 9 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 16 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 23 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 30 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 6 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 13 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 20 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 27 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 9 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 16 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 23 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 30 October 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 6 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 13 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 20 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Friday 27 November 2026 at 4:00PM
Colchester Library
Event Description
Join us in the Children's Library to read one of your favourite books to our wonderful accredited therapy dogs.
This event is suitable for children aged 6 to 12, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult during their time.
Each child will get a 10 minute slot, on a first come first served basis; so make sure to join us promptly!
We have plenty of books to choose from, so come and develop your literary confidence with our keen listening canine friends.
When
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 9 October 2026
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 16 October 2026
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 23 October 2026
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 30 October 2026
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 6 November 2026
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 13 November 2026
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 20 November 2026
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday 27 November 2026
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Where
Colchester Library
Trinity Square
Colchester CO1 1JB
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Notes & Requirements
Ages 6 to 11, bring along a trusted adult.
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Colchester Library.
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read to a Therapy Dog | 19 September 2026 at 10:00AM | Dunmow Library | ||
| Therapy Dog | 3 October 2026 at 11:00AM | Sible Hedingham Library | ||
| Reading to a Therapy Dog | 16 October 2026 at 4:00PM | Colchester Library | Ages 6-12 | |
| Read to a Therapy Dog | 17 October 2026 at 10:00AM | Dunmow Library | ||
| Reading to a Therapy Dog | 23 October 2026 at 4:00PM | Colchester Library | Ages 6-12 | |
| Reading to a Therapy Dog | 30 October 2026 at 4:00PM | Colchester Library | Ages 6-12 | |
| Reading to a Therapy Dog | 6 November 2026 at 4:00PM | Colchester Library | Ages 6-12 | |
| Therapy Dog | 7 November 2026 at 11:00AM | Sible Hedingham Library | ||
| Reading to a Therapy Dog | 13 November 2026 at 4:00PM | Colchester Library | Ages 6-12 | |
| Reading to a Therapy Dog | 20 November 2026 at 4:00PM | Colchester Library | Ages 6-12 | |
| Reading to a Therapy Dog | 27 November 2026 at 4:00PM | Colchester Library | Ages 6-12 | |
| Therapy Dog | 5 December 2026 at 11:00AM | Sible Hedingham Library | ||
| Therapy Dog | 2 January 2027 at 11:00AM | Sible Hedingham Library | ||
| Therapy Dog | 6 February 2027 at 11:00AM | Sible Hedingham Library |
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