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Paws 2 Read Sponsorship
A Project Open Book Initiative
Man’s furry, four-legged best friend has a new job at The Library. As part of Paws 2 Read, children can build their reading confidence by sharing stories with registered therapy dogs. At these sessions, each child receives his or own private 15-minute time period to read to a furry friend.
During the session, children select books of interest and then take turns reading to the registered therapy dogs. Incorporating a dog as part of storytime encourages students to talk about emotional themes discussed in the book. The dogs help children discuss what might otherwise be difficult topics such as bullying, winning and losing and shyness.
Paws 2 Read is a great program for all children, but especially those who might be struggling with learning to read and those who don’t find reading as fun as it can be. Attendees can read at their own pace, and the dogs offer a friendly, nonjudgmental audience.
Each child who attends three Paws 2 Read programs receives a free book to keep. Your support makes that happen!
Paws 2 Read is a Project Open Book initiative.
Programs held: Throughout the Year
Deadline: Ongoing
Sponsorship: $500
Sponsor Benefits:
- Name on bookplate in 40 books distributed to families at events
- Recognition on the Special Programs page of The Library website
- Listing in The Library newsletter
- Listing in The Library’s annual report
Sponsorship: $250
Sponsor Benefits:
- Name on bookplate in 20 books distributed to families at events
- Recognition on the Special Programs page of The Library website
- Listing in The Library newsletter
- Listing in The Library’s annual report
Click Here to Become a Sponsor!
For more information, contact Karen Cullings, Community Relations Director, at kcullings@dcls.org or 234-4961 x 1105.
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