Read to A Therapy Dog
Reading to pets 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: 05/06/25
One-on-One Sessions with Willow, Reddi, and Addie
Baldwinsville Public LibraryRegister 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.
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. 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
Read to Holly
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.
Read to A Pet @ Central
Meet Phoebe! She loves tunnels, cuddling, running crazy and playing with water. Her “grandpa” found her and her littermates at our cottage on Keuka Lake and life hasn’t been the same since! She has been a therapy cat since 2024.
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.
Meet Olive! She’s a 5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog who has been doing Pet Therapy since 2021! She loves her job meeting new people every day and spreading love and joy to all. Olive loves to play at the park with her sisters and snuggle up on the couch with her family at home.
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.
Saturday Stories With Cooper
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
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, 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.