K-9 Reading Buddies (Grades K-6)

Independent readers can practice their skills and build confidence by reading for 15 minutes to a friendly registered therapy dog from K-9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore.

Click here to register for a 15-minute time slot. Make sure to select the correct month and date. There are a limited number of therapy dogs appointments available. 

Staff will have a selection of books available from our collection. Children are encouraged to bring or select their own titles. 

To accommodate demand, we may limit the number of times a patron repeats a popular program.

Please note these limitations for appointments

Limit 1 child per appointment
Readers are limited to one appointment every 2 months
Appointments start and end on time
If you can no longer attend your appointment, please cancel it ASAP 
Repeated cancellations may affect your ability to make future appointments

Please review our current safety guidelines prior to attending an in-person event.

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