PAWS-TO-READ PROGRAM @ HUNTINGTON CITY/TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY & MARKLE BRANCH

                                                
                            Molly                                                                           Shayna and Duncan

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    Weston reading to Ruby with  handler Jane                       Elliott  reading to Sky with handler Susan                     Edison reading to Harmony with  handler Jeanne

Joey reading to Harmony

Nick reading to Ruby with handler Jane

 The mission of the PAWS-TO-READ PROGRAM is to improve the literacy skills of children with the assistance of registered canine reading companions in a fun and relaxed environment.  Research with therapy animals indicates that children with low self-esteem are often more willing to interact with an animal than another person. Even more, they are inclined to forget about their limitations. Children involved in PAWS-TO-READ PROGRAMS nationwide have shown: 

• Improved Reading skills
• A sense  of Pride in their accomplishments
• Willingness to become Involved in other positive activities
• More Respect and Kindness in their interaction with animals
• Found Reading more enjoyable
• Check out more books from the Library

The staff of the Huntington City-Twp / Markle Public Libraries often takes photographs at events to use in library publicity materials and online. Names and identification are not used.  If you do not wish us to use a photo of yourself or your child, please inform the staff member prior to the event.

 This program is being offered by the Huntington Public Library and Canine Companion to children between the ages of 6 – 12. 

The scheduled day and times for Huntington Public Library are: 

The schedule day and times for the Markle Branch are:

 
Since this program is one child with one dog, pre-registration is required.  The Huntington Library’s phone number is 356-0824 and Markle Branch is 758-3332