Children in 1st through 5th grade can read in 25-minute sessions, one-on-one with one of Valley Humane Society's certified Canine Comfort teams. Paws to Read helps children develop confidence in reading aloud in a non-judgmental environment. Paws to Read is not a program to help children overcome a fear of dogs. Participating children must not be afraid of dogs nor have allergies to dogs. Online registration opens on Tuesday, March 24, 2025 at 1 p.m.. You will need to register each child individually.Click here to review our Registration Instructions Due to limited space, participants are limited to register for a maximum of three (3) reading sessions. A contact information form will be sent in the program confirmation email. This form is required before participating on a program evening.
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Join your friends at the Dougherty Station Library for fun and engaging stories, music, fingerplays, action rhymes, and felt board activities on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Following this storytime, a craft activity will be set out for kids and caregivers to enjoy at 7:00pm. Library Storytimes are a great…
Students in grades 1-5 have fun and improve their literacy skills while reading to a therapy dog certified by the Valley Humane Society. Bring a book, or choose one of ours! Parents may sign up their children for either Wednesday October 14 or Wednesday October 28. Supported by the Valley Humane Soc…
Students in grades 1-5 have fun and improve their literacy skills while reading to a therapy dog certified by the Valley Humane Society. Bring a book, or choose one of ours! Parents may sign up their children for either Wednesday October 14 or Wednesday October 28. Supported by the Valley Humane Soc…