READing Paws therapy dog on hand at Douglas County Public Library in Minden

A READing Paws therapy dog will be available at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays from June 2 through Aug. 11 to help children feel calm and confident as they practice reading skills.

Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler. Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog. Time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis. Required parental permission forms are at the library.

This program is offered in partnership with READing Paws, a local affiliate of Intermountain Therapy Animals. For more information, find the library on Facebook and Twitter, or go to douglas.lib.nv.us, or call 775-782-9841.