Paws to Read

In partnership with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, the Library offers an exciting literacy program designed to help children who would benefit from extra practice with their reading.

Locations offered: Hagersville Branch,  Jarvis Branch and Dunnville Branch. 

To register

Call or visit the branch location.

How it works

Registered children come to the library each week at a pre-scheduled time and read to a certified dog and handler team. Children are encouraged to pick a book or books they enjoy or they think the dog will enjoy and will spend their 15-minute session reading to the specially-trained dog.

Paws to Read dogs provide undivided attention to the children who read aloud, increasing a child’s confidence and boosting self-esteem in those who struggle to read aloud.