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PAWS to Read

Practice your reading with a trained and certified therapy dog!

Reading to animals is a great way for children to improve their literacy skills. Take turns reading to our trained therapy dog volunteers during their weekly visits. They’re great listeners!

This program is intended for all ages. Register for all programs online, on the ACPL mobile app, or by calling the branch. In an effort to be courteous to our presenters, audience members, and waitlisted registrants:

  • Register all attendees
  • Please arrive prior to the program’s start time. Registering for a program will not hold your seat after the program’s designated start time
  • If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration online or by calling the branch

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | All Ages | 7th-8th Grade | 4th-6th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | How-to | Discussion Group |

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Pontiac Branch
Phone: 260-421-1350
Hours
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Mon, Jan 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 Closed
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About the library

Pontiac Branch shares a campus with the Fort Wayne Urban League and Brightpoint’s Hanna Creighton Head Start. It has a 2 story playscape for children and artwork on the pillars by Theoplis Smith. Don’t miss the stained glass window that was designed by William L. Lupkin Designs and donated by the building’s architect, Alan R.Grinsfelder. The Pontiac Branch is a community destination for neighborhood kids, organizations & clubs, and those in need of computer access.  

Upcoming events

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Studio Hours - Pontiac
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio
Computer and Technology Q & A
Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit - Dopamine Decor
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Programming Mini Robots with Blockly Editor - Curling Challenge
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Studio Hours - Pontiac
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Studio
DIY Mini Houses
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Exotic Pet Rocks
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Studio Hours - Pontiac
Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Exploring Gluten Free Living
Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Off The Hook
Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DIY Dried Citrus Suncatchers
Mon, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 4:00pm
All Abilities Club - Opposite Day
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Felt Penguin Plushie
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Silent Reading Book Club
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 4:00pm
Winter Magnets - Intermediate 3D Printing
Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, January 8 2026 at 4:30pm
Studio Hours - Pontiac
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio
Northern Lights Chalk Pastel Painting
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 4:00pm
Video Game Meetup for Kids
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Digital Skills Lessons: Computer Basics - Presented by Purdue Extension
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, January 15 2026 at 6:00pm
Studio Hours - Pontiac
Mon, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio
Art in Circles - Art Inspired by Alma Thomas
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 4:00pm
Computer and Technology Q & A
Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Celestial Zodiac Embroidery
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Tuesday, January 20 2026 at 4:00pm
Silent Reading Book Club
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Wednesday, February 4 2026 at 4:00pm
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