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Happy Tails!

Youth Reading Program
2025-05-22 15:30:00 2025-05-22 16:30:00 America/New_York Happy Tails! Help your child improve their reading skills by having them read to registered therapy dogs that love to listen! Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Thursday, May 22
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-22 15:30:00 2025-05-22 16:30:00 America/New_York Happy Tails! Help your child improve their reading skills by having them read to registered therapy dogs that love to listen! Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Central Ridge Library

Community Room

Help your child improve their reading skills by having them read to registered therapy dogs that love to listen!

Happy Tails! is a Pet Partners program designed to help school-age children improve their literacy skills. Participants can read to and pet a registered therapy dog.

Seating is limited and registration is required. Please register under your child's name with the online calendar, in person, or by calling us at (352) 746-6622.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent official policy or position of the Citrus County Library System.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Partnership | Books & Reading |

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Central Ridge Library
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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About the branch

The Central Ridge Branch is located on the corner of Forest Ridge Blvd and Roosevelt Blvd in Beverly Hills. This location houses a community rooms, 2 study rooms and a computer lab.

Upcoming events

Sit & Be Fit!
Mon, May 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Sit & Be Fit is an exercise program that focuses on stretch and strengthening exercises that can be done from a seated position.
Walk this Way! - Central Ridge Library Walking Group
Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Join us twice a month at the Beverly Hills Community Park for light stretching, walking, and fun conversation!
Color Me Happy
Tue, May 20, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Area
Coloring can be beneficial to adults in many ways; it generates wellness, motor skills, the senses and creativity.
Citrus Libraries Coping Connection
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Citrus Libraries Coping Connection is a virtual/hybrid support group designed for those who are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia.
Everyday English
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room B
Adult learners can practice their English communication skills through guided conversation groups.
Meet the Author - Lisa Marie Nicole
Wed, May 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
Meet award winning recording artist and author, Lisa Marie Nicole. She will be in the lobby discussing her new short book "Poetry for the Soul".
Book a Librarian
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Library Commons
Book a 45 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
This event is full
Books & Babies
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.
Book a Librarian
Wed, May 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
Library Commons
Book a 45 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
Book a Librarian
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Commons
Book a 45 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
Little Learners
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Little learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Mocktail Making at the Library with IFAS!
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Join UF/IFAS for an exciting hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create delicious, alcohol-free mocktails using fresh ingredients.
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Genealogy 1-on-1
Thu, May 22, 9:00am - 10:30am
Special Location
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. 1hr 30min appointments are available.
File Management
Thu, May 22, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn how to properly and efficiently manage your computer files.
Genealogy 1-on-1
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Special Location
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. 1hr 30min appointments are available.
This event is full
Happy Tails! - Youth Reading Program
Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Help your child improve their reading skills by having them read to registered therapy dogs that love to listen!
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