PAWS for Reading at the Fletcher Library
Young readers build confidence and practice literacy aloud with a certified therapy dog in a calm, one-on-one 15-minute session. Children should bring a chosen book and register ahead.
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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.
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.
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.
Paws For Reading
MoreChildren build reading confidence by reading aloud for a 15-minute session with a therapy dog in a safe, encouraging setting where mistakes are met without criticism or correction.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud for a 15-minute session with a therapy dog in a safe, encouraging setting where mistakes are met without criticism or correction.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud for a 15-minute session with a therapy dog in a safe, encouraging setting where mistakes are met without criticism or correction.
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.
Build reading confidence by practicing aloud with Toddy the therapy dog; appointments welcome elementary-aged children and adults developing their literacy skills in a supportive library setting.
Build reading confidence by practicing aloud with Toddy the therapy dog; appointments welcome elementary-aged children and adults developing their literacy skills in a supportive library setting.
Build reading confidence by practicing aloud with Toddy the therapy dog; appointments welcome elementary-aged children and adults developing their literacy skills in a supportive library setting.
Children build reading confidence by sharing a favorite book with a certified therapy dog during a calm, supportive 15-minute library session; advance registration is required.
Children build reading confidence by sharing a favorite book with a certified therapy dog during a calm, supportive 15-minute library session; advance registration is required.
Children build reading confidence by sharing a favorite book with a certified therapy dog during a calm, supportive 15-minute library session; advance registration is required.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Paws & Pages
MoreChildren build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The drop-in session supports literacy skills through a warm, encouraging animal-assisted experience.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The drop-in session supports literacy skills through a warm, encouraging animal-assisted experience.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The drop-in session supports literacy skills through a warm, encouraging animal-assisted experience.
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.
Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment by reading aloud to a gentle canine companion. Advance registration is recommended for 15-minute sessions, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver.
Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment by reading aloud to a gentle canine companion. Advance registration is recommended for 15-minute sessions, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver.
Young readers build fluency, confidence, and enjoyment by reading aloud to a gentle canine companion. Advance registration is recommended for 15-minute sessions, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver.
Young readers build confidence by practicing aloud with Freya, a certified therapy dog who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library shelves.
Young readers build confidence by practicing aloud with Freya, a certified therapy dog who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library shelves.
Young readers build confidence by practicing aloud with Freya, a certified therapy dog who listens without judgment. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library shelves.
Young readers in grades K–5 build reading fluency, confidence, and enjoyment during a 15-minute session with Jack, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is recommended; a guardian must sign a waiver.
Young readers in grades K–5 build reading fluency, confidence, and enjoyment during a 15-minute session with Jack, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is recommended; a guardian must sign a waiver.
Young readers in grades K–5 build reading fluency, confidence, and enjoyment during a 15-minute session with Jack, a certified therapy dog. Advance registration is recommended; a guardian must sign a waiver.
Family Storytime
MoreChildren and caregivers share picture-book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes in an interactive early literacy program. Each session wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share picture-book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes in an interactive early literacy program. Each session wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share picture-book stories, songs, flannel board tales, and lively action rhymes in an interactive early literacy program. Each session wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
Settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed story time designed for children age 7 and under. Families can nurture early reading while helping resident cats socialize.
Settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed story time designed for children age 7 and under. Families can nurture early reading while helping resident cats socialize.
Settle into a cozy cat lounge for a cat themed story time designed for children age 7 and under. Families can nurture early reading while helping resident cats socialize.
A relaxed drop-in craft session gives all ages a chance to make things together in a welcoming library setting. Come by for accessible, hands-on creative activities and community connection.
A relaxed drop-in craft session gives all ages a chance to make things together in a welcoming library setting. Come by for accessible, hands-on creative activities and community connection.
A relaxed drop-in craft session gives all ages a chance to make things together in a welcoming library setting. Come by for accessible, hands-on creative activities and community connection.