# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fall BARK -- Read with a Therapy Dog
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 05:10 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) is for kids who want practice reading with non-judgmental listeners -- dogs! The library offers this special program with local therapy dogs and their handlers. Independent readers in Grades K through 5 sign up to read aloud to a dog for 20 minutes (with a handler present).
Parents must sign a waiver prior to the reading session. To register, contact Youth Services at 701-355-1489.

WHEN:
bit.ly/BVMPL-BARK_Schedule

Monday, September 28: 4:00pm to 5:10pm
Wednesday, September 30: 5:00pm to 6:10pm
Thursday, October 1: 4:00pm to 5:10pm
Friday, October 2: 4:00pm to 5:10pm
 
Monday, October 5: 4:00pm to 5:10pm
Wednesday, October 7: 5:00pm to 6:10pm
Friday, October 9: 4:00pm to 5:10pm
Saturday, October 10: 10:00am to 11:10am
 
Monday, October 12: 4:00pm to 5:10pm
Wednesday, October 14: 5:00pm to 6:10pm
Friday, October 16: 4:00pm to 5:10pm

Each event date has designated reading times that must be reserved in advance (children can sign up for two reading times).

WHERE:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library: Children’s Library Story Room

WHO:
Free and open to all children in Grades K through 5.
Media is invited to attend.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
TIFFANY TOWNE, CHILDREN'S PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 USA
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bismarck/fall-bark-read-with-a-therapy-dog/200030725601832
- **Event Categories**: Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bismarck
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
- **lat**: 46.810023143712
- **long**: -100.78360883385
- **full address**: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N 5th St,Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fall BARK -- Read with a Therapy Dog being held?
  - **A:** Fall BARK -- Read with a Therapy Dog takes place on Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 05:10 pm at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N 5th St,Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fall BARK -- Read with a Therapy Dog?
  - **A:** Fall BARK -- Read with a Therapy Dog is organized by Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

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