Paws to Read | Haldimand County Public Library

Register now for the Jarvis, Hagersville, Dunnville and Caledonia Paws to Read sessions!
To register, please call or visit the branch location.

In partnership with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, the Library offers an exciting literacy program designed to help children ages 5 and up who would benefit from extra practice with their reading.

Locations offered: Hagersville Branch, Jarvis Branch and Dunnville Branch.
Ages: 5 and up.

How it works

Registered children come to the library each week at a pre-scheduled time and read to a certified dog and handler team. Children are encouraged to pick a book or books they enjoy or they think the dog will enjoy and will spend their 15-minute session reading to the specially-trained dog.

Paws to Read dogs provide undivided attention to the children who read aloud, increasing a child’s confidence and boosting self-esteem in those who struggle to read aloud.

To register call or visit the branch location.

Important program information

Registration is extremely limited
The program runs over multiple weeks
Each reading time slot is 15 minutes
Children must bring or choose a library book to read before their session begins to make the most of their scheduled time
Sessions run for their allotted timeslot only - extra time will not be provided if a child arrives late
Please notify the branch if your child is unable to attend a session