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Dogs Will Help Boost Worcester Library's 2024 Summer Reading Program
In addition to prizes, the library will host a series of events featuring dogs to entice locals to read this summer.
WORCESTER, MA — Participating in the Worcester Public Library's summer reading program this year will come with some unique rewards.
No, not just prizes. Dog treats.
The library will kick off summer reading for adults and young people at an event at the main library on Saturday. Participants can log the books they read throughout the summer to become eligible for prizes.
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The library will also host a series of events featuring dogs, including de-stress sessions, story times featuring dogs and meetings with service dogs.
WPL will host a series of events this month to get summer reading started. After the main event Saturday at the downtown library, events will happen at branches as follows:
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- Roosevelt Branch: June 17, 4 – 5 p.m.
- Burncoat Branch: June 18, 4 – 5 p.m.
- Great Brook Valley and Goddard Branches: June 20, 3 – 5 p.m.
- Tatnuck Magnet Branch: June 21, 4 – 5 p.m.
- Frances Perkins Branch: June 24, 3 – 5 p.m.
Find out more about the 2024 summer reading program on the WPL website.
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