The Tale-Waggers are coming.....

The Tale-Waggers™ are coming to the Veterans Memorial Library branch of the Chippewa River District Library System for a series of appearances in October. Begun in 2002, the Tale-Waggers™ work to improve literacy by letting children read to dogs in a quiet setting. Experts have found that children who read at a level below their peers are often intimidated by reading aloud in a classroom setting. Thus reading becomes a chore. Children find that reading to an animal is less intimidating, a special time for them that is helpful and fun at the same time.

Any child who wants to have fun reading with the dogs is accepted, as well as those who are struggling with reading skills and self-confidence. After all, it's fun to go to the library; it's fun to read for pleasure; and it's especially great to share this fun with a furry friend (a dog).

The number of dogs and time available to read to them is limited, therefore, pre-registration is required. Pre-register at the Children’s Desk at Veterans Memorial Library or by calling 989-773-3242 ext. 13.

Available Tale-Waggers™ Sessions at Veterans Memorial Library in Mt. Pleasant:
Monday October 13th at 6pm, 6:30pm, and 7pm
Monday October 20th at 6pm, 6:30pm, and 7pm
Monday October 27th at 6pm, 6:30pm, and 7pm