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:
Read to Daisy
For all ages (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month)
Stop in or call the library to make an appointment with Daisy.
Read to George
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. Visit the Brewerton NOPL calendar or call the library for dates and times.
Read to A Dog @ Central
Olive is Central Library's reading therapy dog from Pet Partners of CNY.
She is trained to sit and listen patiently as children read stories to her.
Call 315-435-1855 for details.
Saturday Stories With Cooper
Enjoy reading a story to Cooper, a trained, lovable dog
certified as a Canine Good Citizen.
For ages 6 -12.
Call Hazard Branch for dates and times. 315-435-5326
Paws to Read
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.
Tails to Tell
Come visit and read to George, from PAWS of CNY, Inc. on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM.
Reading to Moose
Award winning and retired local news personality Laura Hand and her PAWS of CNY therapy-certified dog, Moose, are coming to OFL to help kids read! Simply pick out a book, grab your spot in line, and read to Moose! Practice makes perfect and reading is no different, but it sure is a lot more fun with a cute and friendly pomeranian!
Recommended for kids entering grades K-4. No registration required- First come, first serve. Contact us for details: 315-492-1727.
Meet a Therapy Dog: Chewbacca
Chewbacca is a gentle and sweet therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Drop in at the library to meet Chewbacca, read him a short story from our collection, and soak up all his peaceful doggie vibes. Location: Library Hall. For kids beginning to read independently to age 18. Call us for details: 315-685-5135
Read to Chuck the Service Dog
Soule Branch
Children and families are invited to come visit with Chuck the chocolate lab.
Practice reading to this patient pooch, and find out more about
life with a service dog.
To sign up for a time slot, please call 315-435-5320.