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Reading with Rover

Grades 1-6
2026-11-11 18:30:00 2026-11-11 19:30:00 America/Chicago Reading with Rover Niles-Maine District Library - KidSpace

Wednesday, November 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-11-11 18:30:00 2026-11-11 19:30:00 America/Chicago Reading with Rover Niles-Maine District Library - KidSpace

Read to a therapy dog at the library! Select your 15 minute time slot when you sign up and grab your favorite book. REGISTER

Please be prompt, as sessions are only 15 minutes and can not be extended if you arrive late. One time slot per participant unless siblings would like to read together. Registration for Niles-Maine District Library card holders and students in our district begins August 20, 2026 and is open to all starting September 1, 2026.

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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