Paws to Read for Grades 1-5 (7pm reading time)

Paws to Read: Monthly In the PAWS to READ program, children in grades 1 to 5 work on their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Participating children should not be fearful of dogs or have allergies to pet. Enrollment Information Attendance is limited, so children must register to attend this free program. This program is for children in grades 1 to 5 only. Children may register for one reading time only per session, including waitlist. Duplicate registrations will be deleted. Thanks for your understanding. Your free reservation will be held for 5 minutes after the start of the program. If you do not arrive by 5 minutes after the program start time, your space may be given to someone waiting to attend If space is available, drop-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Parent/guardian must sign waiver form prior to first session their child attends. Program Information Sessions will be held in a meeting room at the San Leandro Main Library. Parents/siblings are asked to wait outside the meeting room or the children’s library. Children under age 10 must have a caregiver aged 13 or older in the library while they attend. Children will stay in the hallway outside the meeting room until their group has been called. Dogs are provided by Valley Humane Society, a non-profit agency. The dog handlers will remain in the room with the children but will not intervene unless requested by the child. Children must treat the animals and their handlers kindly and be actively engaged in the purpose of the program, which is reading to the dogs. The library will provide a selection of reading materials for kids to choose from, or kids may bring their own books.