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Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to visit the Williams branch in person for Williams Weekly Storytime from 11 am–12 pm on Fridays. Enjoy themed stories and crafts in a safe and fun environment.
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to visit the Williams branch in person for Williams Weekly Storytime from 11 am–12 pm on Fridays. Enjoy themed stories and crafts in a safe and fun environment.
LEGO Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin us for LEGO Club the last Saturday of each month at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 1 to 2 pm to build and play. LEGOs and blocks are available for all ages and skill levels. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public....
Williams branch is closed for move
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesThe current Williams branch located at 20695 Williams Highway will close on Monday, October 2 to move to the new location. The loan period on all items checked out from the Williams branch through October 1 is extended until Saturday, October 14 and can be returned to the new location.
New Williams branch grand opening
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesBe a part of library history! Community members are invited to the grand opening of the new Williams branch on Saturday, October 7 from 10 am–12 pm located at 158 Tetherow Road. Hear remarks from library leadership at 10:30 am. Be a part of the historical photo at 11 am. Tour the new branch. The...
WC The Great Book Grab
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesIn an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Great Book Grab during open hours at the Wolf Creek branch. Participants will have a chance to “shop” The Great Book Grab’s selection and fill as many bags as they would...
GP Astronomy: Lunar and solar eclipses
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesGet ready for the October 14 annular eclipse! All ages are invited to join local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore lunar and solar eclipses and how to safely observe them. During this program, participants will also learn about moon phases, types of full moons, and other observable lunar phenomena....
WC Astronomy: Lunar and solar eclipses
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesGet ready for the October 14 annular eclipse! All ages are invited to join local expert Joe Stodola of the Grants Pass Astronomers Club to explore lunar and solar eclipses and how to safely observe them. During this program, participants will also learn about moon phases, types of full moons, and other observable lunar phenomena....
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children's library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
Preparación para Kindergarten
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDurante esta sesión de tres semanas, familias que hablan español con niños de edades 3–6 recibirán una caja de herramientas con suministros escolares y otros materiales con demostraciones y sesiones de práctica diseñados para preescolares. Cada semana un nuevo libro y “herramienta” será ofrecida. Las herramientas incluyen manipuladores de letras y números, un diario y...
WC The Great Book Grab
Wolf Creek 102 Ruth Avenue, Wolf Creek, OR, United StatesIn an effort to make space on the shelves for new materials, community members are invited to grow their at-home book collections during The Great Book Grab during open hours at the Wolf Creek branch. Participants will have a chance to “shop” The Great Book Grab’s selection and fill as many bags as they would...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children's library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
Preparación para Kindergarten
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDurante esta sesión de tres semanas, familias que hablan español con niños de edades 3–6 recibirán una caja de herramientas con suministros escolares y otros materiales con demostraciones y sesiones de práctica diseñados para preescolares. Cada semana un nuevo libro y “herramienta” será ofrecida. Las herramientas incluyen manipuladores de letras y números, un diario y...
LEGO Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin us for LEGO Club the last Saturday of each month at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 1 to 2 pm to build and play. LEGOs and blocks are available for all ages and skill levels. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public....
Preparación para Kindergarten
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDurante esta sesión de tres semanas, familias que hablan español con niños de edades 3–6 recibirán una caja de herramientas con suministros escolares y otros materiales con demostraciones y sesiones de práctica diseñados para preescolares. Cada semana un nuevo libro y “herramienta” será ofrecida. Las herramientas incluyen manipuladores de letras y números, un diario y...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Closed for Veterans Day
All branchesAll library branches will be closed on Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
The Village Healer’s Book of Cures
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin local author Jennifer Roberts for a discussion featuring her debut novel, The Village Healer’s Book of Cures. Afterward, head to Oregon Books & Games for a personal book signing event at 150 NE E St, Grants Pass. The Village Healer’s Book of Cures takes place in seventeenth-century England. A female healer enflames the fury...
IV branch closed
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United StatesThe Illinois Valley branch is closed today. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Grants Pass branch at 541-476-0571 or info@josephinelibrary.org.
Closed for Thanksgiving
All branchesAll four library branches will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Holiday caroling
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesCommunity members of all ages are invited to join us to create warm memories with holiday caroling at the Grants Pass branch on Saturday, December 16. Experience the joy of the season with local a cappella choir, Rogue Singers. This program is offered at no charge and a library card is not necessary to participate.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
LEGO Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin us for LEGO Club the last Saturday of each month at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 1 to 2 pm to build and play. LEGOs and blocks are available for all ages and skill levels. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public....
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
LEGO Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin us for LEGO Club the last Saturday of each month at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 1 to 2 pm to build and play. LEGOs and blocks are available for all ages and skill levels. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public....
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
Rural branches closed due to weather
Illinois Valley 209 West Palmer, Cave Junction, OR, United States +2 moreRural branches in Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek are closed today due to hazardous weather conditions. Patrons can call their preferred branch with any immediate concerns and library staff will respond as soon as possible.
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to the Williams branch of Josephine Community Library every Friday from 11 am–12 pm for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to the Williams branch of Josephine Community Library every Friday from 11 am–12 pm for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to the Williams branch of Josephine Community Library every Friday from 11 am–12 pm for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
LEGO Club
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesJoin us for LEGO Club the last Saturday of each month at the Grants Pass branch. Families are invited to drop in anytime between 1 to 2 pm to build and play. LEGOs and blocks are available for all ages and skill levels. This program is offered at no charge and open to the public....
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to the Williams branch of Josephine Community Library every Friday from 11 am–12 pm for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...
IV pick-up service
OffsiteTo take advantage of the weekly pick-up service, patrons can use their library card account to place requests on books and other items through the online catalog. Patrons are asked to wait until they receive a notification from the library when requested items are ready for pick up at the Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520...
Sprout a Reader Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesChildren ages birth to five and their caregivers are invited to learn how to give a great storytime from home during the Sprout a Reader program from 10:30–11 am on Thursdays at the Grants Pass branch.
Williams Weekly Storytime
Williams 158 Tetherow Rd, Williams, OR, United StatesFamilies are invited to the Williams branch of Josephine Community Library every Friday from 11 am–12 pm for a weekly themed storytime and craft session in a safe and fun environment.
Grants Pass Friday Storytime
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesWhere K–3 learners discover the joy of reading! Children in Kindergarten through third grade are invited to a weekly interactive storytime that focuses on strengthening literacy skills through reading, rhyming, music, and other activities. Participants choose the books and activities each session, similar to a choose-your-own-adventure experience. This program takes place every Friday from 5...
GP K9 Reading Buddies
Grants Pass 200 NW C Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesEach week the library comes alive with furry friends waiting to hear a good book. Stop by the children’s library at the Grants Pass and Williams branch every Tuesday from 3–4 pm for K9 Reading Buddies. During this program, trained therapy dogs provide a non-intimidating environment for children to learn to read out loud. Young...