Paws to Read pairs kids with therapy dogs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers so much for students — from study spaces and research databases to Homework Help, Reading Buddies, ONE Access with CMS, free online tutoring and one of its most loved programs is Paws to Read.

Paws to Read pairs kids with therapy dogs ImaginOn has program called Paws to Read for children to practice reading skills with therapy dogs.

Available at ImaginOn and in-person at 12 library locations across the county, Paws to Read pairs children with volunteers and licensed therapy dogs like Polaris and Winnie for 30-minute reading sessions. With Active Reading practices and an uncritical, calming ear, kids get one-on-one attention in a low-pressure environment that builds vocabulary, confidence, and a love of reading.

Visit cmlibrary.org and follow @cmlibrary to find times at your local branch.