Paws For Reading

You have one more chance this week to see Chica Diva the Therapy Dog, hear some stories and even read to Chica, if you like. She will be here on Saturday morning at 11am for her third story time of the week.

We've had a great time this week with Chica and her human, Vicki. She has been an awesome listener at our Wednesday night and Friday morning Story times.

Chica is a Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) and is also certified with Intermountain Therapy Animals. Studies have shown that the R.E.A.D. program improves children's reading and communication skills by giving them the opportunity to read to dogs.

The library is considering having Chica and her friends come periodically to the library and be available to listen to children read on a one on one basis.

You can help by letting us know if this type of program would be of interest to you. Post a comment and let us know if you and your child would benefit from a R.E.A.D. program.