Bring Your Own Craft Night
Apr
17

Bring Your Own Craft Night

Join us at the SitStayRead office for a Bring Your Own Craft Night. We'll have adult coloring book pages, small embroidery kits, warm/cold beverages, and snacks. If you're working on a project of your own, come spend a few hours working on it with our community!

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Apr
19

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Englewood Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Apr
21

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Apr
24

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

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Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Englewood Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Apr
26

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Legler Regional in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Apr
29

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Englewood Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
May
29

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Englewood Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Jun
14

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Englewood Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Apr
16

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Apr
12

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library McKinley Park Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Apr
7

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Certified Dog Team Visit at Bookie’s Bookstore
Apr
5

Certified Dog Team Visit at Bookie’s Bookstore

Join SitStayRead and our Certified Dog Teams at Bookie’s Bookstore for a fun and relaxed afternoon of reading!

Bring your kids to read to our Certified Reading Assistance Dogs and discover a love of books. It’s also a great chance to browse Bookie’s amazing bookstore! We’ll have all of the information aspiring volunteers might need to get involved with our programs as well!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Apr
2

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Bring Your Own Craft Night
Mar
31

Bring Your Own Craft Night

Join us at the SitStayRead office for a Bring Your Own Craft Night. We'll have adult coloring book pages, small embroidery kits, warm/cold beverages, and snacks. If you're working on a project of your own, come spend a few hours working on it with our community!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Mar
19

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Mar
18

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Englewood Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Mar
17

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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2nd Grade Training (Virtual)
Mar
10

2nd Grade Training (Virtual)

Are you a new or active volunteer looking to join our 2nd-grade, Tail Blazers, program? Come to our training!

SitStayRead’s Tail Blazers literacy program for second graders focuses on improving reading fluency as well as building comprehension skills and written expression.

The program runs for six consecutive weeks, with a SitStayRead Program Leader, three Book Buddies, and three Dog Teams visiting the classroom once a week for an hour at a time.

During each visit, Book Buddies lead small-group fluency activities and conduct structured brainstorming sessions. Then, students are supported in independent creative story writing.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to sign up!

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Certified Dog Team Visit at Bookie’s Bookstore
Mar
8

Certified Dog Team Visit at Bookie’s Bookstore

Join SitStayRead and our Certified Dog Teams at Bookie’s Bookstore for a fun and relaxed afternoon of reading!

Bring your kids to read to our Certified Reading Assistance Dogs and discover a love of books. It’s also a great chance to browse Bookie’s amazing bookstore! We’ll have all of the information aspiring volunteers might need to get involved with our programs as well!

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Mar
8

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Lincoln Park Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Mar
5

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Mar
3

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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2nd Grade Training (Virtual)
Mar
3

2nd Grade Training (Virtual)

Are you a new or active volunteer looking to join our 2nd-grade, Tail Blazers, program? Come to our training!

SitStayRead’s Tail Blazers literacy program for second graders focuses on improving reading fluency as well as building comprehension skills and written expression.

The program runs for six consecutive weeks, with a SitStayRead Program Leader, three Book Buddies, and three Dog Teams visiting the classroom once a week for an hour at a time.

During each visit, Book Buddies lead small-group fluency activities and conduct structured brainstorming sessions. Then, students are supported in independent creative story writing.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to sign up!

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Dog Day at the Music Box Theatre
Feb
22

Dog Day at the Music Box Theatre

Have a great day at the movies while supporting two nonprofits that help Chicago reach its full potential as a healthy, thriving city for kids and four-legged friends!

Two beloved Chicago nonprofits, Chicago Canine Rescue and SitStayRead join forces this winter to bring you a family-friendly matinée film screening of The Secret Life of Pets at the iconic Music Box Theatre on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 1:30-4 PM!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Feb
19

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Feb
17

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Feb
11

SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library

Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Lozano Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Feb
5

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Feb
3

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Jan
15

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Virtual Volunteer Tail Blazers Training
Jan
14

Virtual Volunteer Tail Blazers Training

Are you a new or active volunteer looking to join our 2nd-grade Tail Blazers program? Come to our training!

Our training covers everything regarding our 2nd-grade program. This training is required to join a Tail Blazers program because these programs are volunteer-led.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to sign up!

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Jan
6

Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training

Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!

Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.

Here’s how to join:

  1. Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.

  2. As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.

  3. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.

Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!

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