Published September 01. 2021 07:20PM
A bunch of furry book lovers arrived at the Bethlehem Public Library this summer, for the annual Read to Dogs program. Weather permitting, children were able to read books to the dogs outdoors or indoors. The dogs are therapy dogs, trained to sit quietly while the children read. Reading to dogs helps children develop their reading skills. A display of dog- related books for different reading levels was available, or children could bring their own books from home. Five dogs and their owners visited the Main Library on Church Street Aug. 11. Due to extremely hot temperatures, the dogs met the children indoors. For more information about the Reading to Dogs program or other library programs, visit
www.Bapl.org.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LANI GOINS Audra and Celeste Fellows read to Skylar the golden retriever, and owner Jeanne Hamm listens.
Thomas Brady reads to Skylar the Golden Retriever, while mom Cindy and owner Jean Hamm listen. PRESS PHOTOS BY LANI GOINS
Crystal Citm reads to Abby, the tan border terrier.
Luke Hilton Viotto reads to Abby, the black Labrador/Newfoundland, and owner Richard Hanner listens. Behind them is the display of dog related books that the younger readers could choose from to read.
Read 8: Isabella Scheier reads to Abby the tan border terrier, while her brother, Cameron, listens.
