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Nov15Sun
  • Free, Ticketed
A person seated at a desk, working on a laptop with a cup beside them, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library – Little Italy Branch

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud. All participants will need an adult parent or

  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Chicago Public Library – Little Italy Branch
  • 1336 W Taylor St
    Chicago, IL 60607
  • Chicago Public Library, Family Literacy Event, Reading Event, Special Event
Nov22Sun
  • Free, Ticketed
A person seated at a desk, working on a laptop with a cup beside them, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library – West Belmont Branch

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud. All participants will need an adult parent or

  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Chicago Public Library – West Belmont Branch
  • 3104 N Narragansett Ave
    Chicago, IL 60634
  • Chicago Public Library, Family Literacy Event, Reading Event, Special Event
Dec4Fri
  • Dog friendly, Free, Meetup
SitStayRead Holiday Party invitation for December 4 from 4-6 pm at their Chicago office, featuring photos of two reading assistance dogs.

Volunteer Holiday + Dog Retirement Party

SitStayRead’s annual volunteer holiday potluck has a bittersweet extra special meaning this year as we celebrate the retirement of two of our beloved Certified Reading Assistance Dogs, Pita T. and Sadie M. There will be wine, beer, hot cider, cake, holiday sweaters, and lots of potluck delights. And of
  • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • SitStayRead Offices
  • 2849 N Clark St.
    Chicago, Illinois 60657-5207
  • Special Event, Volunteer Event
May20Thu
  • Dog friendly, Ticketed
Save the Date for the Bark ‘N Ball on May 19–21, 2027, at Greenhouse Loft, 2545 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.

Bark ‘N Ball 2027

Join fellow dog and book lovers who share a passion for literacy in Chicago, for an evening of food, fun, philanthropy, and fashionable four-legged friends.
  • 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Greenhouse Loft
  • 2545 W Diversey Ave
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Special Event

Help Chicago Students Become Confident Readers

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