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, September 22, 2026 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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Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary.
In this program, students in grades 1 to 5 grade are given the opportunity to read to a Therapy Dog for 15 minutes. Reading with dogs is a great way for children to practice their reading skills in a quiet, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment. Therapy Dogs are great listeners! Call 925-973-3…
This Intermediate English conversation group led by Gary Richter meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the library's conversation table. The group discussions focus on topics of everyday life in the USA. Everyone is welcome. See Gary's website for holidays/no class meetings.