Reading to a Dog: A Non-Judgmental Listener

When my kids were learning to read, reading to a dog at the library was one of their favorite things to do. the dog sat and listened without judging or corrected them. It built up their confidence and it made reading fun
Shaker Public Library has doggy listeners that are certified with Therapy Dogs International and love to listen to stories. School-age children can sign up for a 15-minute time slot beginning 2 weeks before the event. To register online, go to Read to a Dog. Or call the children’s desk (216-991-2030 Option 7). Children must be between the grades of K and 6.

Shaker Heights Main Library, Children’s Program Room, 16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights.


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Author: Heather Zachariah

Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."

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