R.E.A.D.^®

Grade levels
K–3 (with difficulty learning to read)

Schedule
By appointment on designated Tuesday afternoons and designated Saturday mornings

Description
R.E.A.D.® (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®) is a nationwide program for children in grades K–3 who are experiencing difficulty in learning to read. The program is designed to boost the self-esteem of new readers, which can lead to success in the classroom.

On designated Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings, a certified and trained pet therapy dog is available at the library to inspire new readers to succeed. The library offers three time slots of 20 minutes each—by reservation—during these mornings.

Parents may call (770) 253-3625, option 5 (Youth Services Department), for more information and for reservations.

Other sources of information
• Web site of Library Dogs.Com, an organization that provides information about
   trained therapy dogs and the reading programs that involve them. One page of the
   site features Cassie, a dog that helps with the R.E.A.D. program at the Newnan-
   Coweta Public Library.
• Web site of READing Paws, an affiliate of the R.E.A.D. program that uses nationally
   registered animal-owner/animal-handler therapy teams as reading companions for
   children. One part of the site features the Georgia Chapter, including the events at
   the Newnan-Coweta Public Library.

Page last updated 03/18/2008