Imagine being asked to read aloud in front of your class. You stumble over a word, someone giggles and the teacher corrects you. Suddenly, the story becomes less important than worrying about making ...

Gulfport Public Library’s Reading Isn’t Ruff! lets kids read aloud to therapy dogs monthly, with a costumed Halloween session ...

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A literacy program brings a special reading audience to branches throughout the Orange County Public Library system. On the first Wednesday of the month, it’s Sophie, a golden retriever; Alfie, a ...

PAWS for People brings therapy dogs to the Milton Public Library where kids can practice reading out loud and spend time with the dogs, Jan. 31, 2026.