Kids + dogs = reading fun at Derby library

      DERBY - Margie Miles and Sandy her therapy dog will visit the Derby Public Library for the popular Read to Sandy program at 6 p.m. March 19 and April 23.
      Children ages 5-11 are invited to share a book with Sandy during this interactive reading program.

      Each child will be given a 10-15 minute time slot to read to Sandy. Sandy and Margie are registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and volunteer at local schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
      This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers, as well as experienced readers, to build confidence, enhance their reading skills and encourage a love of reading. Come select a book from “Sandy’s Favorites” on display each month in the Children’s Room.
     The library also welcomes Janet Sabovik and her therapy dog Payson at 6:30 p.m. March 26 as the popular children’s reading to a therapy dog program continues this spring.  Children ages 5- 11 are invited to share a book with Payson during this interactive reading program.

      Each child will be given a 10-15 minute time slot to read to Payson. Payson, an Australian Shepherd, is a rescue dog who was found roaming the streets of Kentucky. She and Sabovik are registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and volunteer throughout the community.

      This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers, as well as experienced readers, to build confidence, enhance their reading skills achieved during the school year and encourage a love of reading.
     Participants are encouraged to stop by the Children’s Room to select a book with Payson’s “paw of approval” to share with her for the program.

       Registration is requested for both of the above programs. For information or to register, call the Children’s Room at 203-736-1482, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org