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's in grades 1 to 5 only.

• Children may register for one reading time only per date.

• 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.