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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

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Saturday May 25 11:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Zoo Mom Science

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Thursday June 20 10:30am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Meet animal ambassadors such as alligators, lizards, tree frogs, creepy bugs, and slithering snakes. Learn about animals in this unique and exciting program. Recommended for children ages 0-12.

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Saturday June 22 11:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Snake Education with a Twist

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Monday June 24 10:30am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Enjoy a snake show with a Professional Snake Handler, Chief Rowley, and his variety of rescued reptile friends. It’s guaranteed to both entertain and educate! Recommended for ages 0-12.

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Meet a Gatorland Wrangler

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Thursday July 18 10:30am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Get ready for family fun with “The Alligator Capital of the World®.” Did you know alligator babies are also known as grunts? Learn about snakes, reptiles, and more up close. Recommended for ages 0-12.

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Animals in Action with Central FL Zoo

Summer at Your Library

Registration Required
Monday July 22 10:30am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Animals move in many ways. How many can you think of? Can you imitate? Discover all the right moves and get moving during this lively presentation! Recommended for families with children ages 0-12.

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Saturday July 27 11:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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No Registration Required
Saturday August 24 11:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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No Registration Required
Saturday September 28 11:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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No Registration Required
Saturday November 23 11:00am

Alafaya Branch (Alafaya – Back of Branch)

Event Categories: Animals & Pets

The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a therapy dog. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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