Read to the Dogs
Have a child who is looking to build confidence in reading skills? Sign up for Read to the Dogs at the library.
Once a month, service dogs visit the library and young readers can spend 15 minutes reading individually with one of these quiet, attentive, non-judgmental listeners. A pilot study at Tufts University has already shown that children who spend time in “read to the dogs” programs show improvement in reading ability and a better attitude towards reading overall.
Readers ages 6-13 are welcome to participate. Registration is required, so please contact the library to check availability.