Read to A Therapy Dog

Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.

OCPL offers the following read to a dog opportunities:

Last updated 3/11/2025

One-on-One Sessions with Willow, Reddi, and Addie

Willow, the therapy dog, visits Baldwinsville Library. Baldwinsville Public Library

Register for a one-on-one session with one of B-Ville's therapy dogs:  Willow (shown here), Reddi, and Addie.

Registration is requested; walk-ins are usually okay. 

  • Willow comes twice a month until the end of April, then returns in late summer. Usually Thursdays, from 4 p.m. -5 p.m.
  • Reddi visits once a month, on Saturdays, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Addie stops by once a month, on Thursdays, from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

George, the therapy dog, visits Brewerton NOPL once a month with his two humans.Read to George

Brewerton NOPL

Come meet George and his humans Alan and Christy.

George loves a good story so join us for a pup-tacular chance to practice your
reading skills, or just stop by to say hello and give him a belly rub! All are welcome. Typically, the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 - 11:30 am.

Visit the Brewerton NOPL calendar or call the library for dates and times.

Note: Upcoming 2025 dates

  • March 15th
  • April is canceled
  • May 17th

Holly, the therapy dog, visits Betts Branch and is a Bernese Mountain Dog.Read to Holly

Betts Branch Library

Holly, a Bernese Mountain Dog, is from Paws of CNY.

She visits Betts on the third Saturday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

You can contact 315-435-1940 for more information.

Molly, the therapy dog, visits Central Library.Read to A Dog @ Central

Central Library

Molly, a German Shepherd Hound mix, is Central Library's reading therapy dog.

She visits once a month, on a Saturday, and hangs out in the Laptop Lap by KidSpace, on the 2nd floor.  

Call 315-435-1900 for more details. 

A photo of Cooper - the Read to a Therapy Dog pooch at Hazard Branch

Saturday Stories With Cooper

Hazard Branch Library

Enjoy reading a story to Cooper, a trained, lovable dog
certified as a Canine Good Citizen. 

For ages 6 -12.

Cooper visits Hazard one Saturday a month.

Call Hazard Branch for dates and times. 315-435-5326

Brody is Liverpool Public Library's reading therapy dog. In this photo he smiles and lays quietly while a child reads him a storyPaws to Read

Liverpool Public Library

Paws to Read is a long-standing program at 10 a.m. Saturdays
in the Children's Room.

Children can sign up when they arrive to read to a friendly dog
from PAWS of CNY, Inc.

Family members are encouraged to get involved as well.

More information can be found at the LPL site events page, lpl.org/events.

George, the therapy dog that visits Mundy branch, poses with an I Got My First Library Card signTails to Tell

Mundy Branch Library

Come visit and read to George, from PAWS of CNY, Inc. on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM.

Moose, the adorable pomeranian pooch, listens as children read.

Reading to Moose

Paine Branch Library

Award winning and retired local news personality Laura Hand and her PAWS of CNY therapy-certified dog, Moose, visit Paine Branch monthly to help kids read!

Contact Paine Branch at 315-435-5442 for dates and times,  or visit Paine Branch's calendar of events.