PAWS for Reading is a program that allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog (or cat) in order to improve reading and communication skills. Children read individually to trained therapy pets (and their handlers) in schools, libraries, or other setttings where they can feel comfortable and confident -- and have fun! After all, a dog will not correct them or make them feel awkward if they stumble. (PAWS for Reading requires Advanced Level STEX and PAWS for Reading Basic Training.)
PAWS for Reading PLUS is a more involved version of PAWS for Reading. The one-on-one format is the same, as is the focus on providing each reader with a positive reading experience. The PLUS teams, however, have attended an Advanced Reading Training session, equipping them with the skills and techniques necessary to offer our struggling readers greater support in their literacy development. (PAWS for Reading PLUS requires Advanced Level STEX and PAWS for Reading Basic Training.)
To learn more about the program, please contact the PAWS office at (302) 351-5622.
Fall 2011 PAWS for Reading
Library Schedules
Join a PAWS dog (or cat or bunny...) for a one-on-one reading session at one of our host libraries.
Dates and times are listed below! (Click library name for link and directions).
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Bear Library
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM on the following dates:
September 20
October 4, 18
November 1, 15
December 6, 20 Saturdays from 10:15 - 11:15 AM on the following dates:
October 8
November 12
December 10
Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(302) 838-3300
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! | Brandywine Hundred Library
Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on the following dates:
September 7, 28
October 5, 26
November 2, 16
December 7 Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at (302) 477-3150
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates!
| Claymont Library
Tuesdays from 6:45 - 7:45 PM on the following dates:
September 6
October 4
November 10
December 6
Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(302) 798-4164
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates!
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Gloucester County, NJ Library - Mullica Hill Branch
Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM on the following dates:
September 8, 22
October 13, 27
November 10
December 8
Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(856) 223-6000
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! |
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Gloucester County, NJ Library - Logan Branch
Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM on the following dates:
September 13, 27
October 4, 18
November 1, 15
December 6, 20
Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(856) 841-4202
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates!
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Kirkwood Library
Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on the following dates:
September 7, 21
October 5, 19
November 2, 16
December 7, 21
Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(302) 995-7663
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! |
New Castle Library
Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on the following dates:
September 26
October 24
November 14, 28
Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(302) 328-1995
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! |
Newark Library
Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on the following dates:
September 14, 28
October 12, 26
November 9, 30
December 14 Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(302) 731-7550
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates!
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Chester County, PA Library - Bayard Taylor Branch
Mondays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM on the following dates: September 12, 26
October 10, 24
November 7, 21
December 12 Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(610) 444-2702
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! | Chester County, PA Library - Parkesburg Branch
Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 on the following dates: TBD
Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 on the following dates: TBD Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(610) 857-5165
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! |
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Chester County, PA Library - Tredyffrin Branch Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on the following dates: September 10, 24
October 8, 15
November 19
December 3, 17 Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(610) 688-7092 X 210
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! |
Woodlawn Library Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on the following dates: September 19
October 3, 24
November 7, 21
December 5, 19 Please contact the Youth Services Librarian at
(302) 571-7425
to register for PAWS for Reading on these dates! | Interested in becoming a PAWS for Reading site? Click here!
PAWS for Reading is sponsored in part by generous donations from the Christmas Shoppe Foundation,
Delaware Community Foundation, Target and The Wilmington Flower Market. Thank you for your support! |
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