Name: Temecula Library, Paws to Read Program Application Required, 1 year commitment
Start: 2024-12-07T10:15:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-07T12:30:00-08:00

PAWS TO READ would love to have more dogs
You do not need to be a R.E.A.D. team and training teams are not allowed.

There are two reading sessions on Saturdays. Please arrive early to set up your area.
10:15-11:15
11:30-12:30
You sign up with the library for the dates and times you can attend.

The Temecula Public Library invites young readers-in-training (ages 5-12) to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog.

Purpose:
Children read aloud in the privacy of the Story Balloon alleviating the anxiety often associated with reading aloud in front of peers. Young children enjoy being introduced to the magical world of books in this positive, encouraging way. Our canine listeners do not care if the child makes a mistake

Your dog must be kid friendly, love to cuddle, or be laid on by a child, and remain on their blanket. Each dog must be okay to let a child examine all parts of their body. Each team needs to bring a blanket for their therapy animal to lay on.

What to Expect:
Each 15-minute session will include a child, parent or guardian, a dog handler and a licensed therapy dog. Children read aloud for approximately 10 minutes from a book they have previously selected, followed by a few minutes to interact with the dog and then receive a sticker or bookmark.

How to Volunteer:
If you and your licensed therapy dog would like to volunteer to assist with the Paws to Read program, please complete a Volunteer Application and return it to the Kids’ Library or you can fill out a volunteer application online.

Please email to get this process started.

Jackie Muñoz
Library Associate II
Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library
30600 Pauba Rd
Temecula CA 92592
jacqueline.munoz@rivlib.net
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