Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. we will launch the R.E.A.D. program at Darien Library.

 What is R.E.A.D. ?

R.E.A.D. stands for Reading Education Assistance Dogs. It is a program that partners therapy dogs with kids to encourage reading and improve literacy skills. 

Dogs are great listeners and provide a warm, friendly, and non-judgmental presence for early readers. 

Kids who are early readers or independent readers are welcome to attend the first R.E.A.D. open house this Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. You will learn more about R.E.A.D. and have the opportunity to meet with Brasil (our R.E.A.D. dog) and his owner, Mr. Don Smith. Brasil is a certified therapy dog through the Delta Society. 

Starting in May, readers will be able to sign-up for 20 minute sessions with our R.E.A.D. dog and their handler to practice reading in the Children's Library. Registration information will be announced shortly. 

You can read more about R.E.A.D. (ha!) by clicking right here. 

Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's.)