Read to a Dog

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: Takes place in the Library Homework Center 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. There is no advance registration.