
PAWS for Reading at the Edneyville Library
Young readers build confidence and fluency by reading a chosen book aloud to a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session; advance registration is required.
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Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.

Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in relaxed 15-minute sessions with a certified therapy dog, building confidence and comfort with books. Bring a selected book; registration is required.

Children practice reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with a certified therapy dog, supporting literacy, confidence, and a positive connection with books. Registration is required.

Children practice reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with a certified therapy dog, supporting literacy, confidence, and a positive connection with books. Registration is required.
Children practice reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with a certified therapy dog, supporting literacy, confidence, and a positive connection with books. Registration is required.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment through a relaxed 15-minute read-aloud with certified therapy dog Hayley; advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers build literacy skills and confidence by reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with Tucker, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration and a parent or guardian waiver are recommended.

Children read aloud one-on-one with a gentle therapy dog in a supportive, judgment-free setting. The 15-minute sessions encourage literacy practice, reading confidence, and positive associations with books.

Children read aloud one-on-one with a gentle therapy dog in a supportive, judgment-free setting. The 15-minute sessions encourage literacy practice, reading confidence, and positive associations with books.
Children read aloud one-on-one with a gentle therapy dog in a supportive, judgment-free setting. The 15-minute sessions encourage literacy practice, reading confidence, and positive associations with books.

Children build reading confidence during supportive 15-minute read-aloud sessions with a gentle therapy dog, practicing literacy skills in a safe, encouraging environment without criticism or correction.

Children build reading confidence during supportive 15-minute read-aloud sessions with a gentle therapy dog, practicing literacy skills in a safe, encouraging environment without criticism or correction.
Children build reading confidence during supportive 15-minute read-aloud sessions with a gentle therapy dog, practicing literacy skills in a safe, encouraging environment without criticism or correction.

Children practice reading aloud to gentle, registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions support literacy skills, confidence, and positive associations with reading.

Children practice reading aloud to gentle, registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions support literacy skills, confidence, and positive associations with reading.
Children practice reading aloud to gentle, registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions support literacy skills, confidence, and positive associations with reading.

Young readers in grades K–5 practice reading aloud during a relaxed 15-minute session with Amani, building confidence, fluency, and enjoyment alongside a friendly dog. Advance registration and a guardian waiver are recommended.

Young readers in grades K–5 practice reading aloud during a relaxed 15-minute session with Amani, building confidence, fluency, and enjoyment alongside a friendly dog. Advance registration and a guardian waiver are recommended.
Young readers in grades K–5 practice reading aloud during a relaxed 15-minute session with Amani, building confidence, fluency, and enjoyment alongside a friendly dog. Advance registration and a guardian waiver are recommended.

Build reading confidence by sharing a favorite book with Freya, a certified therapy Springer Spaniel who listens patiently while young readers practice aloud without fear of mistakes.

Build reading confidence by sharing a favorite book with Freya, a certified therapy Springer Spaniel who listens patiently while young readers practice aloud without fear of mistakes.
Build reading confidence by sharing a favorite book with Freya, a certified therapy Springer Spaniel who listens patiently while young readers practice aloud without fear of mistakes.

Build reading confidence in a relaxed library setting by reading aloud to Freya, a certified therapy Springer Spaniel who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the shelves.

Build reading confidence in a relaxed library setting by reading aloud to Freya, a certified therapy Springer Spaniel who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the shelves.
Build reading confidence in a relaxed library setting by reading aloud to Freya, a certified therapy Springer Spaniel who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the shelves.

Children build reading confidence through a quiet, one-on-one session with a certified therapy dog. Bring a chosen book and reserve a 15-minute appointment in advance.

Children build reading confidence through a quiet, one-on-one session with a certified therapy dog. Bring a chosen book and reserve a 15-minute appointment in advance.
Children build reading confidence through a quiet, one-on-one session with a certified therapy dog. Bring a chosen book and reserve a 15-minute appointment in advance.

Children build reading confidence and early literacy skills by reading picture books aloud to a responsive robotic dog that listens, pants, and reacts to talking and petting.

Children build reading confidence and early literacy skills by reading picture books aloud to a responsive robotic dog that listens, pants, and reacts to talking and petting.
Children build reading confidence and early literacy skills by reading picture books aloud to a responsive robotic dog that listens, pants, and reacts to talking and petting.

Build reading confidence through one-on-one practice aloud with Toddy, a therapy dog, in a welcoming library setting. Appointment-based sessions support elementary-aged children and adults developing literacy skills.

Build reading confidence through one-on-one practice aloud with Toddy, a therapy dog, in a welcoming library setting. Appointment-based sessions support elementary-aged children and adults developing literacy skills.
Build reading confidence through one-on-one practice aloud with Toddy, a therapy dog, in a welcoming library setting. Appointment-based sessions support elementary-aged children and adults developing literacy skills.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 gather for library storytime centered on shared reading and early literacy. A welcoming daytime activity for young children and families in South Asheville.

Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.

Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.
Build early literacy through children’s stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes. Families can take home a special craft kit after the interactive storytime.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.

Preschool children ages 3–5 build early literacy through shared picture books, playful songs, and rhymes. A warm, curiosity-filled story time supports listening, language, and imagination.

Preschool children ages 3–5 build early literacy through shared picture books, playful songs, and rhymes. A warm, curiosity-filled story time supports listening, language, and imagination.
Preschool children ages 3–5 build early literacy through shared picture books, playful songs, and rhymes. A warm, curiosity-filled story time supports listening, language, and imagination.

A family storytime centered on shared stories and early literacy, welcoming children of all ages for a community reading experience at the South Buncombe/Skyland Library.

A family storytime centered on shared stories and early literacy, welcoming children of all ages for a community reading experience at the South Buncombe/Skyland Library.
A family storytime centered on shared stories and early literacy, welcoming children of all ages for a community reading experience at the South Buncombe/Skyland Library.