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Tuesday, December 06, 2022by bdust

Your Child Can Read to a Therapy Dog at the Effingham Public Library 

Duke, a friendly therapy dog, is coming to the Effingham Public Library and you can secure a 15 minute spot for your little one to read to him.  Reading aloud to a furry and non-judgmental listener can improve confidence and reading skills in your child.  Especially for those who are shy about reading aloud. 

Duke will be in the Library on Tuesday, December 6 from 4:00 until 5:00 PM.  You can register your child for a 15 minute spot. 

Therapy dogs are beneficial to those coping with stress and anxiety, those suffering from Post-traumatic stress disorder, Dementia patients, and more.  It has long been stated that dogs are man's best friend.  Turns out that they're pretty good reading partners, too. 

In the words of Groucho Marx, “Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend.  Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.” 

Therapy dogs are trained and monitored for their sensitivity to stresses such as loud noises, being suddenly grasped, or even equipment, including canes or wheelchairs.  With some training, every friendly breed of dog might become a therapy dog. 

To register a 15 minute sport for this free library program, go online to effinghamlibrary.org, email info@effinghamlibrary.org or call 217-342-2464 x. 1. 

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