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Sit...Stay...Read Program
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A pawsitively wonderful opportunity for reading practice!
What could be more delightful and encouraging than practicing reading skills with a dog as your audience? Based on research that supports the benefits of the human-animal bond, this program offers a special chance to boost literacy.
School-age children, grades 1-6, may sign up to read aloud to dog/handler teams. Children may bring their own books to read or choose from our selections.
- Improves literacy in a unique and fun environment
- All dogs are certified Therapy Dogs with Therapy Dogs International
- A library staff member will be present during reading sessions
- 20 minute reading sessions
For a positive reading experience, only registered child and accompanying parent/adult should attend.
Advance sign-up is required and space is limited.
Click on the date under the dog's name of your choice to register for that date. Or call the Children's Information Desk at 328-2303
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AMBER April 12th 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm |
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BONNIE April 5th 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm April 26th 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm |
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CRICKET April 26th 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm |
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DIAMOND |
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ELLIE |
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GRESSA April 5th 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm |
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ROCKY April 19th 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 7:10 pm |
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TIMBER |
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TOBY April 12th
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Dogs Available
April 5: Bonnie, Ellie, Gressa
April 12: Amber, Toby, Ellie
April 19: Timber, Rocky, Toby
April 26: Cricket, Bonnie, Diamond
Register from the Events Calendar