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Paws & Relax: Therapy Dog Chill Out

Drop in for a visit with a dog from St. John Ambulance’s Therapy Dog Program! Many people benefit physically and emotionally from interactions with animals, and their friendly dog is ready for a visit.

The therapy dog and handler will be visiting in the Adult Fiction area of the library. All are welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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Date:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time:
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Branch:
St. Vital Library
Audience:
  For Adults  
Audience:
  For Families  
Audience:
  For Seniors  
Categories:
  Health & Wellness  
Programs and events at Winnipeg Public Library are always free.

Public Program Registration Guidelines

  • An email address is required to register for all programs. If you do not have an email address, register by calling or visiting any Library branch.
  • Duplicate registrations for the same name will be cancelled.
  • The Library reserves the right to limit the number of program attendees.
  • Family programs including Baby Rhyme Time, Toddler Time, Family Story Time, and 3-5 with a caregiver programs are an opportunity for caregivers to participate together with their child in the program.
  • School age programs are for children ages 6-8, 6-12, or 9-12. Children attend on their own unless otherwise indicated. Teen programs are for ages 13-17.
  • Programs with children ages 11 and younger require a caregiver to remain in the library during the program. In the absence of a caregiver, the Library does not assume responsibility for a child.
  • Children are not supervised by library staff outside of the program space (e.g. washroom breaks or leaving the program early exit from the program).
  • Children of all abilities are welcome to attend Library programs. If the child requires the support of a caregiver to participate in a program, please speak with staff.
  • Online library programs use Zoom. Please familiarize yourself with Zoom before the program.