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Read to a Dog

Mirage
2025-06-25 11:30:00 2025-06-25 12:30:00 America/Denver Read to a Dog Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time. Riverton -

Wednesday, June 25
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 11:30:00 2025-06-25 12:30:00 America/Denver Read to a Dog Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time. Riverton -

Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Drop-In Activity |

TAGS: | read with a dog | read to a dog | dog |

Riverton
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Stephanie Tilt
Hours
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
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Upcoming events

Read to a Dog - Moonshine
Thu, May 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog!
Zumbini
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Zumbini combines early childhood development with Zumba in this fun dance class. Ages 0-4.
Summer Reading Art
Fri, May 23, 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in anytime today and color a portion of our Summer Reading Art project!
Adult Crafternoon - Watermelon Doily Garland
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Registration is required. Kits not picked up by 9 pm on 5/27 will be available first come, first serve the following day at 10 am.
This event is full
Teen Tuesday - Tiny Bookcase
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-17. Come make tiny books to fill a tiny bookcase.
Playtime Fun
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Play with lots of toys and make new friends!
Read to a Dog - Mirage
Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog!
Kids Club - Butterflies
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We'll be making butterflies that can flutter their wings in this fun art + STEM craft! For school age kids.
Tea & Tarot
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck or borrow one of ours. Tea will be provided. All skill levels welcome! Register if you'd like monthly reminders.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Teen Tuesday - Nintendo Switch
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in after school and have a little fun playing with friends on our Nintendo Switch. We will have a little craft too! For tweens and teens 11-18.
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Come show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Summer Reading Art
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in anytime today and color a portion of our Summer Reading Art project!
Play Day
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Play outside with chalk, bubbles, and friends.
Sensory Monday
Mon, Jun 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sensory play designed for babies and tots.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading and crafts.
Teen Tuesday - Duct Tape Flip Flops
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-17. Come kick off summer by making some cool new flip flops.
Monsters Love Colors Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Colorful stories with an art project. Dress for mess!
Read to a Dog - Moonshine
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Color Me Science with Mad Science
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Explore the science of color with a special visit from Mad Science.
Tween Club - Just for tweens!
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in for a fun time making glowing, bouncing, moon rocks! For kids in 3rd-6th grade.
Create Your Bookmarks Drop In Activity
Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in anytime between 12pm - 4pm to work on your entry for the County Library's bookmark contest! Turn in your completed entry at the Reference Desk. Entries will be voted on in August.
Rock Painting
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Color your world and come paint some rocks to take home or to add to our rock garden!
Teen Tuesday - Ugly Art Competition
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-17. Come make some "ugly art" and compete to win the Ugly Art Trophy!
Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Summer songs, reads, and rhymes for the family.
Beginning Taekwondo
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Come learn Taekwondo from a real Master! (ages 4-12).
Holiday Closure
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Closed for Holiday
Holiday Closure
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Riverton Study Room (capacity 8)
Closed for Holiday
Play Day
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Play outside with chalk, bubbles, and friends.
Pre-School Dance Party
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Dance, twirl, move to the music!
Adult Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Tote Bag
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Registration is required. Kits not picked up by 9 pm on 6/24 will be available first come, first serve the following day at 10 am.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 10:00am
Teen Tuesday - Tie-Dye Socks
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-17. Brighten your step—join us for a sock tie-dye party! Socks provided (while supplies last).
Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Summer songs, reads, and rhymes for the family.
Read to a Dog - Mirage
Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Taylor's Traveling Troupe
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us on the front lawn for a petting zoo featuring reptiles, exotics and farm animals.
SLIME-tastic FUN
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make slime. Impress your friends! While supplies last. Kids 5-10
Tea & Tarot
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck or borrow one of ours. Tea will be provided. All skill levels welcome! Register if you'd like monthly reminders.
Create Your Bookmarks Drop In Activity
Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in anytime between 12pm - 4pm to work on your entry for the County Library's bookmark contest! Turn in your completed entry at the Reference Desk. Entries will be voted on in August.
Rock Painting
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Color your world and come paint some rocks to take home or to add to our rock garden!
Family Art Night - Color Transfer Art
Mon, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We'll be using oil pastels and some basic supplies to make colorful line drawings. Fun for the whole family with a caring adult. All supplies provided. This craft takes a bit more time than normal.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Summer songs, reads, and rhymes for the family.
Jurassic Mania - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Dinosaur crafts and activities for Jurassic Park lovers.
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Play Day
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Play outside with chalk, bubbles, and friends.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Summer songs, reads, and rhymes for the family.
Beginning Taekwondo
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Come learn Taekwondo from a real Master! (ages 4-12).
Ready Race Lego Party
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Tracks, mats, Lego and plenty of racing fun.
Yoga Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Stretching, breathing, and poses for the littlest yogis.
Rock Painting
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Color your world and come paint some rocks to take home or to add to our rock garden!
Sensory Monday
Mon, Jul 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sensory play designed for babies and tots.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading and crafts.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Summer songs, reads, and rhymes for the family.
Kids Minute to Win It
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Test your skills against the clock! Kiddos 5-10
Graphic Novel Book Club - Donner Dinner Party
Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We'll be discussing "Donner Dinner Party" by Nathan Hale and doing a fun pioneer-era related craft! For kids 8-12. Find a copy of the book at the end of aisle 28/29.
Play Day
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Play outside with chalk, bubbles, and friends.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Summer songs, reads, and rhymes for the family.
Paint Party
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Get messy at our party for small painters.
Create Your Bookmarks Drop In Activity
Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in anytime between 12pm - 4pm to work on your entry for the County Library's bookmark contest! Turn in your completed entry at the Reference Desk. Entries will be voted on in August.
Rock Painting
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Color your world and come paint some rocks to take home or to add to our rock garden!
Adult Crafternoon - Upcycled Trinket Bowl
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Registration is required. Kits not picked up by 9 pm on 7/29 will be available first come, first serve the following day at 10 am.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 10:00am
Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Summer songs, reads, and rhymes for the family.
Tea & Tarot
Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck or borrow one of ours. Tea will be provided. All skill levels welcome! Register if you'd like monthly reminders.
Play Day
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Play outside with chalk, bubbles, and friends.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading and crafts.
Playtime Fun
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Play with lots of toys and make new friends.
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Sensory Monday
Mon, Aug 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sensory play designed for babies and tots.
Back-to-School Bookmarks
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Create bookmarks from upcycled graphic novels just in time for school.
Zumbini
Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Zumbini combines early childhood development with Zumba in this fun dance class. Ages 0-4.
Play Day
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Play outside with chalk, bubbles, and friends.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Playtime Fun
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Play with lots of toys and make new friends.
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