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Tail-Waggers Reading Dogs

Event Date: 
Mar 5 2015 - 6:00pm

The LaSalle Public Library is inviting families to join in stories with the Library’s “Reading Loving Therapy Dogs!”  In March, Pam and Gus or Tillie will be at the Library on March 5th, at 6:00 p.m. 

Kids choose a favorite short book or story and read aloud to a Reading Dog for about 5 minutes.  The dogs love stories, and everyone is encouraged to read.  For kids who are not yet reading independently, parents may read while the child holds the book and turns the pages.  Both the audience and the dogs love the pictures, so even non-readers can hold up the book to show the illustrations to everyone!  To help children feel confident in their reading, they should plan to read from a favorite familiar story.  Choose a book from the Library or from home.  Readers usually read more than once, depending on how many participants are at the Tail-Waggers event.

Kids love to read to the dogs because dogs love the stories, even when words have to be “worked out,” are missed, or are misspoken.  Dogs aren’t judgmental – they don’t correct, or interrupt; they simply, appreciate stories and readers! Join us with YOUR favorite short story and read to the dogs.