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Read to a Dog!

WhenSat, Aug 8, 10:30 AMStarts in 12 hours📅 Add to calendarWhereWoods Memorial LibraryWe will be waiting for you at the Children's Section of our library!🗺 Apple Maps🗺 Google Maps🚕 UberHostPima County Public LibraryCostFreeCapacityOpen — no spot limit

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Family, Kids (6-8 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Toddlers (18-36 months), Tweens (9-13 years). +Spanish below Read to a Dog gives kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading. Being able to relax and have fun reading increases motivation to read, which is an essential element in becoming a successful reader. How does Read to a Dog work? Kids come to library during Read to a Dog and select a book to read to a furry friend. All of the dogs and handlers who participate have been certified as therapy dogs by an accredited organization. Thinking of adopting a pet? Click here to learn more at the Pima Animal Care Center website Léele a un perro ofrece a las infancias la oportunidad de leer ante un oyente que no los juzga, y que aceptará la historia tal y como la lean. Este programa brinda una oportunidad única de disfrutar de la lectura sin estrés. Poder relajarse y divertirse leyendo aumenta la motivación por la lectura, lo cual es un elemento esencial para convertirse en un buen lector. ¿Cómo funciona Léele a un perro? Los niños acuden a la biblioteca durante la actividad y eligen un libro para leerle a un amigo peludo. Todos los perros participantesy sus cuidadores han sido certificados como perros de terapia por una organización acreditada. ¿Estás pensando en adoptar una mascota? Haz clic aquí para obtener más información en la página web del Pima Animal Care Center

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