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Reading Time with Ms. Chloe

Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Main Library – Main Library - Children's Area, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Arts

Registration Required through the included link. To schedule a time, go to: Make an Appointment - DCoL Events & Room Reservations - Durham County Library Does your child need more reading practice and could benefit from more reading aloud time? Or are they just learning phonics sounds and need more practice to build blending skills? Then this program is for them! Schedule a 20-minute session for your child with Ms. Chloe to work together with your child on reading and blending practice. You're welcome to bring your own book or I'll pull some books that will work for their range. While parents/ guardians don't have to attend, they must remain on the children's floor while their child is attending their session. If you no call/no show for two appointments in a row, all other appointments for the month will be cancelled to make room for patrons who are waiting for spots. For more information, contact: chloebullock@dconc.gov

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Reading Time with Ms. Chloe

“Cancel ahead if you cannot make it to keep your future bookings active.”

When
Next Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ages
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Price
Free
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Reading Time with Ms. Chloe is a free, scheduled program at the Durham County Library where children get individual help with phonics, blending, and reading aloud. To participate, you must register online in advance for a specific twenty-minute time slot. You can bring your child's favorite book from home, or the library staff can select titles suited to your child's current reading level. While you do not sit in on the session, you are required to remain on the children's floor of the library the entire time. This weekday afternoon program is an excellent opportunity to boost your child's reading confidence before the weekend. It provides targeted, professional support in a low-pressure environment without any cost to your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register my child for a session?
You must book a specific twenty-minute appointment in advance through the Durham County Library events calendar website.
Do I need to bring books to the library?
You can bring your own books from home, or Ms. Chloe will select appropriate books from the library shelves for your child's reading level.
Can I leave the library during my child's appointment?
No, parents and guardians must remain on the children's floor of the Main Library for the duration of the twenty-minute session.

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Reading Time with Ms. Chloe runs Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. It repeats recurring.

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Main Library – Main Library - Children's Area is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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