The READ Program is BACK! Wednesday, September 30th 5 pm to 6 pm

If you are interested in having your child read to a dog and NOT JUST ANY DOG - a R.E.A.D. registered therapy animals have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills, and temperament.  When these special animals come to listen to children read, it's fun!  And that makes all the difference.  Their presence creates an environment that is inviting, nonjudgmental, and empowering.    

The R.E.A.D Program is back at the SERC Library!  We will have our first program on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FROM 5 PM TO 6 PM!

If you are interested in having your child (Grades K-4) participate, please email the SERC Library at circ@ctserc.org or call 860.632-1485 x 235!

In addition to the reading to the dogs, we will also provide opportunity for arts and crafts and snack!  Sign up soon as 'spots' are limited!

Next R.E.A.D. Program Date - Wednesday October 29th!

Yes, R.E.A.D. is back!  Our next R.E.A.D. date is Wednesday, October 29th!  If you are interested in having your child in grades K-4 read to a R.E.A.D. dog, SIGN UP SOON!  Spaces fill quickly!  Each appointment to read to the dogs is for 15 minutes.  Siblings and friends are welcome to come, we have additional activities, toys and snacks.  Costumes will be welcome at this R.E.A.D. program if your child wishes to show off his or her costume a couple of days early or not!  Maybe even the dogs will come dressed.......
To schedule an appointment --- Call the Circulation Desk at 860.632.1485 x 235 or email library@ctserc.org. library@ctserc.org

R.E.A.D. Program at the SERC Library!

Amir Bolden, 7, with "Sailor" and handler Denise Bolduc at the SERC Library. (Thomas Jones)

You need to check out the article that appeared in the Hartford Courant on 4-9-14:  Library Hosts Canine Companions for Young Readers by Jeremy Bond.

Our next R.E.A.D. program day is Tuesday, April 22nd and the slots to read to the dogs are all filled, HOWEVER, our next scheduled day is Wednesday, May 14th!  If you are interested in having your child read to a R.E.A.D. dog, please contact Dawn Gosselin, 860.632.1485 x 250 or gosselin@ctserc.org.

Be quick - slots fill quickly!!!!!!!