Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6 - 11 are invited to read aloud to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence. Children may read from any book they choose.
This in person program allows children to read to a registered therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Please visit or call the Southport branch at (317)275-4510 to register your child.
This program is in partnership with Paws & Think, Inc.
The Southport Branch began in 1967 as a small storefront in the Madison Square Shopping Center. Following acquisition of a site for a larger facility, the new 15,700-square-foot library opened in 1974 on East Stop 11 Road. Even before the move occurred, a group of Perry Township residents demonstrated support by raising more than $5,000 to provide additional books for the new library.