Read to a Dog

Drop in and read to a certified therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. A limited number of slots available. Sign up at the Service Desk starting 10 minutes before the program. First come, first served basis. Sponsored by People Animals Love (PAL). For ages 5+

Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-773-9550

Looking for something to do until Storytime? Take a look at these resources for kids using your library card. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card .

TumbleBooks - books that read themselves

Kanopy Kids - videos and animated books

BookFlix - animated stories

Explora Educators, Explora Primary School - education resources

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - sign up online today, and print out your child's reading log and your list of Early Literacy Moments

Questions about this program? Contact the branch [branch phone number]

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

Accommodation Requests

To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002 .