
PAWS for Reading at the Fletcher Library
Children practice reading aloud in a relaxed 15-minute session with a certified therapy dog. Bring a chosen book to build literacy skills, confidence, and comfort around animals.
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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 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 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 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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.

Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.
Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.

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.

Share picture book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program for young children. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

Share picture book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program for young children. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
Share picture book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program for young children. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.

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.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.
Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

A cozy library read-aloud invites preschool-age children to enjoy a story together, with kids of all ages welcome for an engaging, family-friendly literacy activity.

A cozy library read-aloud invites preschool-age children to enjoy a story together, with kids of all ages welcome for an engaging, family-friendly literacy activity.
A cozy library read-aloud invites preschool-age children to enjoy a story together, with kids of all ages welcome for an engaging, family-friendly literacy activity.