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Children practice reading with pups

Children practice reading with pups

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a fluffy, cuddly treat this past Saturday, September 14th as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted two therapy dogs from Dog B.O.N.E.S: Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts. This program was for children in grades K-5th in which...

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Needham kids read to Tucker

Needham kids read to Tucker

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

As the summer winds down, many Needhamites are spending their last sunny days in the throes of leisure time. Many are relaxing by the pool, perhaps catching up on summer reading or finishing a particularly gripping read. Some, in preparation for back-to-school time, are getting...

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Children read to therapy dog

Children read to therapy dog
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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter On Saturday, September 29, the Medfield Public Library hosted its monthly “Read to A Dog” session. Almost every month, the children’s section of the library invites six kids read a book of their choice for 15 minutes to a therapy dog. Bernadette Foley, the Head of Children’s Services at...
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Library offers ‘pawsitive’ reading experiences

Library offers ‘pawsitive’ reading experiences
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Public Library’s Children’s Department hosted a very special guest on January 13. He waltzed up the stairs to the Children’s Library, his golden brown locks bouncing with every step. He was a superstar at the library, with every visitor’s head turning to look at him and many...
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