Did you know children are less hesitant reading out loud to a dog than their peers? At Read to a Dog, each child has the chance to read out loud to a friendly and quiet therapy dog from Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand Animal-Assisted Therapy Group. Children may bring their own books to read to a furry friend, or they may borrow a book from the library's collection. Participants who attend multiple programs can also earn a book to keep.
Perfect for:
- Children ages 5+ and their caregivers.
- For pre-readers, caregivers may read a short book to both the child and the dog.
- Adults must stay for the program.
Join us:
- Read to a Dog takes place in the Homework Center on the third Saturday of each month at 3:00 PM.
- The program runs for 1 hour.
- Participants sign up with staff to read for a five-minute session to a dog. After completing a session, participants may sign up for another session. The total number of sessions a participant can complete depends on the number of dogs and participants present.
- Sign-ups begin at 3:00 PM on the day of the program.
Check the calendar for Read to a Dog.
Interested in volunteering with Read to a Dog?
We work with Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand Animal-Assisted Therapy Group to bring dogs into the Library for this program. If you would like your dog to participate in this program, please contact Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand Animal-Assisted Therapy Group.