Take Time to Paws-to-Read

Could your child use a reading treat during the chaotic and sometimes stressful holiday season?  Paws-to-Read is a Library program that invites elementary school aged children to practice their reading skills by reading to trained therapy dogs:



Parents can register kids for a 15 minute time slot by phone:
  • Central Library - 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 703-228-5946
  • Columbia Pike Branch Library - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 703-228-5710
  • Shirlington - 2nd Wednesday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 703-228-6545
  • Westover - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 703-228-5260

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    We love PAWS, and are very grateful for the opportunity. Only one of my children has bona fide reading problems - the program accommodated the other two because they just loved the idea. Now they all look forward to it as a treat! They talk about which of the dogs are their favorites and joke about getting a thorough bath from Tavish. Another great program from the library!

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  2. The LibrariansDecember 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    That's great to hear - thanks so much for letting us know!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    What a fun experience! Our Daisy Girl Scout troop had a blast reading to the dogs. Thank you for wonderful opportunity!

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