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Dog day in Montrose

July
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Everything you wanted to know about dogs and canine care will be highlighted later this month at the Hendrick Hudson Free Library in Montrose, actually on the library’s lawn. Learn about dogs, meet some new barking friends and bring your own pooch to the library.

“Patrons and their dogs are invited to attend this unique event on the library front lawn. Both human and canine ambassadors will be present from the Elmsford Animal Shelter, Greyhound Rescue and Rehab, the K-9 Unit of the New York State Troopers, and others. Learn about canine care and how you can help these worthwhile organizations,” reads the library’s announcement.

“Dog Days at the Library” is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

Registration began on June 27th. All those attending with their pets must be registered. Call the Hendrick Hudson Free Library at 914-739-5654.

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Dogs and libraries are a great combination, I can attest to that as a mom and former dog owner. Also, I wrote about a dog therapy program at an elementary school which totally engaged some special students.

Many libraries, such as the Mahopac Public Library, have invited dogs inside for special storytimes.

Check out a Web site called librarydogs.com devoted to canines and libraries. This adorable photo (above) is from the site.

I would love to hear some dog-and-book stories, see some photos? Any cat tales out there? Comment here or send to my e-mail at bnackman@LoHud.com

This entry was posted on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 10:52 am by Barbara Nackman.
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Staff writer Barbara Livingston Nackman admits she doesn't like to stroll past a library or bookstore without stopping inside. And, when visiting someone's home she rarely walks by a bookshelf without glancing at the titles. She shares her passion for fiction, non-fiction, poetry and short stories by bringing books discussions online and exploring the local literati scene.


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Barbara NackmanA municipal reporter for The Journal News since 1997, Barbara Livingston Nackman has covered local governments, events and breaking news from many communities. She began her journalism career by writing for bookselling and library publications. As a suburban mother, she made sure her two sons, now 23 and 21, had bookshelves and reading chairs in their rooms and library cards way before they had driver's licenses. Her editors have now found an outlet for all those book-related stories she pitches and her husband hopes she gains an interest in reading historical non-fiction.

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