B.A.R.K. is offered October 6-October 23: Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons. Children read aloud for 20 minutes to a therapy dog (handler present). Parents are encouraged to allow their children to read independently, but if desired, parents may sit in the room with the child. All sessions are held in the Children's Library Story Room at the Bismarck Public Library. Preregistration is required. Registration can be made either in person or by phone: 355-1489. First-time participants must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. For independent readers Kindergarten through 5th grade