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SUMMARY:Read Across America Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Read Across America Day on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Jacksonville Humane Society!\nPeople of all ages are invited to visit JHS between 12-6:30pm to read out loud to the dogs and cats. From 3-6pm only, enjoy special activities including:\n\nfree books for all participants while supplies last\nscavenger hunt\nfamily-friendly craft activities benefiting the animals at JHS\n\nThis is a free, community event and advance registration is not required.\nDid you know reading out loud is a wonderful form of enrichment for animals in shelters? It lowers their stress levels, helps them feel more calm in their kennels, and also helps them feel more comfortable around people.\nReading to pets is also a pawesome way for kids to build their literacy skills ( https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/4-ways-reading-aloud-to-animals-can-help-build-your-childs.html ) and boost their reading confidence.\nRead Across America Day at JHS is made possible thanks to program support from The Jim Moran Foundation ( https://www.jimmoranfoundation.org/ ).\nLearn more about the JHS Pawsitive Reading program at: jaxhumane.org/read ( http://jaxhumane.org/read )\n
URL:https://jaxhumane.org/events/read-across-america-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events,Humane Education
LOCATION:Jacksonville Humane Society
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