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Next date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM

Join us for Barks & Books at the South Pasadena Public Library! Children ages 4–12 are invited to read aloud to Sawyer, the therapy dog, in the Children’s Room on select Wednesdays: September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10 from 4:30–5:30 PM.

Sign-ups are required and open on the library’s website the Friday before each date. Drop-ins may be allowed at the handler’s discretion, but late arrivals or no-shows risk losing their spot.

A fun and supportive way to boost reading confidence—don’t miss it!

Sign up here
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