Therapy-Dog Storytime:

Please join us as “Hounds of Hope” and their therapy dogs join us for storytime! These are rescue dogs from shelters across the U.S. who have been professionally trained as therapy dogs for children. Children are encouraged to pet and enjoy the dogs, as we read, sing, and dance. Followed by an opportunity for children to select a book to read to the therapy dogs. Great for reducing stress, and teaching children how to interact with dogs. All ages welcomed. Takes place the 1st Saturday of each month, from  4 - 5pm, in Meeting Room Two. Hosted by our trained Children's Department librarians or librarian assistants. 

-This program enhances developmental activities for children through playing, singing, writing, reading, and talking. These practices help children start to develop phonological awareness, vocabulary, print awareness, letter knowledge, and background knowledge (Ghoting, n.d.).