Join us at the Douglas Public Library for a special program where kids can practice reading aloud to Bryce, a sweet-natured whippet who loves nothing more than lying down and listening to our young readers, hoping to earn a cookie at the end of the book.
Over the last ten years, the library has provided a welcoming space for our young readers who struggle with reading to practice in a non-judgemental environment by reading to dogs. This atmosphere creates a supportive, safe, and comfortable environment for children so that they feel less nervous about reading aloud. These pups sit quietly by and listen without criticism as your young reader works their way through the book of their choice.
Right now, the Douglas Library is fortunate that Jean Riganati is kind enough to share Bryce with us.
Bryce is a GRAND CHAMPION show whippet. His gentle nature has been an asset to becoming a good library dog. He also will never turn down a cookie.
So if you have any young readers who struggle and are looking for a non-judgemental ear to read to, we have 4 time slots on the third Wednesday of each month: 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30. Sign-ups are on a first come, first serve basis. If Bryce’s schedule is full for the current month, we will sign you up for the following month. Contact Debbie at the library for more information or to register. (dsoderman@cwmars.org or 508-476-2695)