Library event Reading with Gwel the Therapy Dog
Gain confidence in reading out lout at this therapy dog session for 5-12 year olds.
- Date
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Thu 20 Aug 2026Every 2 weeks on Thursday
- Timp
- 10:00 – 11:00
- Place
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Stowmarket Library, Milton Road North, Stowmarket, IP14 1EX
About this event
Come along to Stowmarket Library and meet Gwel the therapy dog! Gwel will be visiting every other Thursday morning for young children to read out loud to her. Come say hello from 10:00 to 11:00! Aimed at primary school children aged 5-12.
Este necesară rezervarea. This event is free to attend but spaces are limited. Speak to a member of staff at the library counter or email stowmarket.library@suffolk.gov.uk to book a 20-minute session with Gwel.
Gwel is registered with Pets as Therapy and she loves to listen to children read out loud to build their confidence, while their adults read or browse books nearby. Children can also enjoy some calming cuddles.
Reading to therapy dogs is a great way to boost reading skills and encourage positive wellbeing.
Dates and times
- Schedule
- Every 2 weeks on Thursday. Confirmed until Thu 6 Jul 2028.
- Timp
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10:00 – 11:00All dates in this schedule run at the same time.
- Thu 20 Aug 2026
- Thu 3 Sep 2026
- Thu 17 Sep 2026
- Thu 1 Oct 2026
- Thu 15 Oct 2026
- Thu 29 Oct 2026
- Thu 12 Nov 2026
- Thu 26 Nov 2026
- Thu 10 Dec 2026
- Thu 24 Dec 2026
- Thu 7 Jan 2027
- Thu 21 Jan 2027
Plus 38 more dates
Booking information
Speak to a member of staff at the library counter or email stowmarket.library@suffolk.gov.uk to book a 20-minute session with Gwel.
Accesibilitate
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
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