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Pawsome Readers

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12), Families

Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs. Books of various reading levels will be displayed on tables, or a child can choose their own book to read to the dogs.

Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12), Families
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Event Details:

Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs. Books of various reading levels will be displayed on tables, or a child can choose their own book to read to the dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pawsome Readers - Beginning Reading Program

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C (2nd Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12), Families

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12), Families
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Event Details:

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pawsome Readers - Beginning Reading Program

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12), Families

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12), Families
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Event Details:

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pawsome Readers - Beginning Reading Program

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12), Families

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12), Families
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals, Special Events
Event Details:

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pet Suitcase with the Humane Society

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals
Age Group:
Children

Join staff from the Humane Society to "unpack" a pet's suitcase. Learn about each item and how it helps/pertains to different animals. The program also incorporates a movement activity and animal ambassador to meet the kids!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join staff from the Humane Society to "unpack" a pet's suitcase. Learn about each item and how it helps/pertains to different animals. The program also incorporates a movement activity and animal ambassador to meet the kids!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dropping Off Not Permitted

While in the library, children under the age of 11 must be in the immediate vicinity of an adult caregiver. Responsibility for children using the library rests with parents or assigned caregivers, not library staff. Dropping children off is not permitted. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Age 5 to 9" group
This event is in the "Tweens (10-12)" group

Reptiles & More!

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Live Animals, Special Events
Age Group:
Children, Age 5 to 9, Tweens (10-12)

Terrific Tuesday with Safari Savvy Reptile Show! Have a wild encounter as you learn about and hold live reptiles and other critters.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Age 5 to 9, Tweens (10-12)
Program Type: Live Animals, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Terrific Tuesday with Safari Savvy Reptile Show! Have a wild encounter as you learn about and hold live reptiles and other critters.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pawsome Readers - Beginning Reading Program

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12), Families

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12), Families
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals
Event Details:

Pawsome Readers: (Ages 11 and under) Saturday, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs.

How does it work? 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Age 4 to 5" group
This event is in the "Age 4 to 7" group

Pet Suitcase with the Humane Society

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Live Animals, Special Events
Age Group:
Age 4 to 5, Age 4 to 7

Join staff from the Humane Society to “unpack” a pet’s suitcase. Learn about each item and how it helps/pertains to different animals. This program also incorporates a movement activity and animal ambassador to meet the kids!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Age 4 to 5, Age 4 to 7
Program Type: Live Animals, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join staff from the Humane Society to “unpack” a pet’s suitcase. Learn about each item and how it helps/pertains to different animals. This program also incorporates a movement activity and animal ambassador to meet the kids!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dropping Off Not Permitted

While in the library, children under the age of 11 must be in the immediate vicinity of an adult caregiver. Responsibility for children using the library rests with parents or assigned caregivers, not library staff. Dropping children off is not permitted. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pawsome Readers

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12), Families

Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs. Books of various reading levels will be displayed on tables or a child can choose their own book to read to the dogs.

Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12), Families
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals
Event Details:

Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs. Books of various reading levels will be displayed on tables or a child can choose their own book to read to the dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dropping Off Not Permitted

While in the library, children under the age of 11 must be in the immediate vicinity of an adult caregiver. Responsibility for children using the library rests with parents or assigned caregivers, not library staff. Dropping children off is not permitted. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens (8-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pawsome Readers

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (1st Floor) at Safety Harbor Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Live Animals
Age Group:
Children, Tweens (8-12), Families

Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs. Books of various reading levels will be displayed on tables or a child can choose their own book to read to the dogs.

Library Branch: Safety Harbor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B (1st Floor)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (8-12), Families
Program Type: Educational, Live Animals
Event Details:

Young readers can practice their reading skills with specially trained therapy dogs. Books of various reading levels will be displayed on tables or a child can choose their own book to read to the dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dropping Off Not Permitted

While in the library, children under the age of 11 must be in the immediate vicinity of an adult caregiver. Responsibility for children using the library rests with parents or assigned caregivers, not library staff. Dropping children off is not permitted.