Goldie Wants You to Read Her a Story

Goldie, a Certified Therapy Dog with Therapy Dogs International, Inc., and her handler, Karen, will continue their very popular “Paws for Reading” program in Children’s Room this fall. Therapy Dogs International, Inc. is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their dogs for visits in a variety of settings. Their “Paws for Reading” program is designed to allow kids the chance to read aloud to a non-judgmental canine listener in a stress-free environment. While reading to Goldie, children find themselves relaxing, having fun and improving their reading skills!

Goldie has been visiting the library since the spring of this year. She loves a good story but needs someone (children ages 6-10) to read to her. If interested in helping Goldie hear her beloved stories and in practicing reading aloud, sign up for a 15-minute reading session during one of the times listed below:

Saturday, October 10 (10:30-11:30am)
Tuesday, October 20 (6:30-7:30pm)
Saturday, November 7 (10:30-11:30am)
Tuesday, November 17 (6:30-7:30 pm)
Saturday, December 5 (10:30am-Noon)
Tuesday, December 15 (6:30-7:30 pm)

For more information, or to pre-register your child for a 15-minute time slot with Goldie, please call the Dover Public Library Children’s Room at 516-6052.