Ruff Readers
1st & 3rd Fridays each month
4-5:00 p.m.
Youth Wing
About the Program
Ruff Readers invites children, ages 6 to 12, to improve their reading skills and make new friends by reading aloud to therapy dogs. Drop in for 20-minute sessions. First come, first served.
How It Works
The reader chooses from books in the library’s collection and then reads aloud to the therapy dog. The dog’s handler encourages the child to interact with the dog and may offer reading help if the child requests it. All dogs and handlers are registered through Pet Partners Therapy Animals.
Our Partner
Ruff Readers is a partnership between Teton County Library and Teton County Pet Partners.
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Dogs
- Develops reading skills
- Increases enthusiasm for reading
- Promotes confidence
- Teaches children how to interact with animals
Contact Us
Email the Youth Desk or call at 307-733-2164, ext. 3103 for more information.