Children are invited to drop by Mathews Memorial Library from 3-5 p.m. next Thursday, April 23, and participate in a new program, Paws for Reading. A therapy dog named Canto will be on hand to listen to children read, said a press release, adding that reading to a patient, calming, non-judgmental animal helps improve literacy skills and confidence. The library hopes to make Paws for Reading a monthly event, said the release....
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