Kids love dogs. Our librarians do too! When asked which book dogs are their favorite for storytime, Harry the Dirty Dog and Bark, George won by a landslide! Harry is the story of a pooch who doesn’t want to take a bath. George is about a puppy whose mother can’t seem to teach him how to bark. “Meow,” says George! Watch the video of Betty White reading Harry the Dirty Dog right now! It’s Dog storytime online!
Talk!
After listening to the story, talk about some of the things that happened in it.
- What does Harry look like?
- What does Harry do to avoid taking a bath?
- Why does Harry decide to leave home?
- What did Harry do to show his family who he was?
Read!
Use your Library Card to check out books about dogs at any of our locations, or check out Dog e-books and audiobooks from Overdrive Kids right to your device.
If you have never borrowed from Libby before, Libby directions and a Libby video tutorial are available, as well as OverDrive Support.
Click on the book covers below to listen to more video read aloud stories starring dogs right now! It’s dog storytime online! Did you like these? You can find even more stories at Free Video Read Alouds and the Library’s DIY Storytimes at Home.
Sing!
Are you ready for a PAW Patrol sing along? PAW patrol is on a roll with this compilation of PAW Patrol nursery rhymes!
Write!
Find some crayons or makers to color a picture, practice writing the letters, or see if you can follow your way through a maze without getting stuck.
Play!
Take a walk and read a story as you go! We invite you to visit one of our StoryWalks®. Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!
Set up an outdoor hunt, but instead of Easter eggs, hunt for dog bones! Or, instead of “Simon Says” play “The Dog Trainer Says” so kids can sit, bark, stay, and fetch – just like their favorite dog storybook characters!
Join Us for In-Person Storytime!
- Event: Fiber Art Club at Fort Ben
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 10:00am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join a monthly group of like-minded people who love to knit and crochet; no matter the level of proficiency or the age.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Dungeons and Dragons at West Indianapolis
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 10:00am
- Location: West Indianapolis Branch
- Description: Teens are invited to join the D&D 5E club. No experience is needed and materials are provided. Have fun with friends and let your imagination run wild!
- Register Here
- Event: Free Notarization Services at Martindale-Brightwood
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 14, 10:00am
- Location: Martindale-Brightwood Branch
- Description: All adults are welcome (first come, first served) on the 2nd Saturday of the month between 10 AM-12 PM to receive notarization services free of charge courtesy of The Mobile Notary Network.
- No Registration Required.
Picture Books for Kids in Puppy Love
Kids love dogs. Our librarians do too! When asked which book dogs are their favorite for story time, Harry the Dirty Dog and Bark, George won by a landslide! Here are some suggestions from them for little readers who can’t get enough puppy love. E-books and downloadable audiobooks are available.
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Need Help?
Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
