After a short summer vacation, Grace is coming back! Grace is a trained therapy dog who volunteers at the library with her owner/handler, Dee, as part of our Reading Education Assistance Dogs® program. The R.E.A.D. program allows children the opportunity to practice their reading skills and gain self-confidence in a relaxing and fun environment by reading to these special dogs who are very patient listeners! Parents may sign up their children for a 10-minute one-on-one slot. We recommend that you sign up in person and take a reminder slip home with you indicating the day and time your child is scheduled to read to Grace. Grace will be at the library the first Thursday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.  Please arrive 5-10 minutes ahead of your time slot to choose books to read or you may bring books from home. Call us to sign up for Grace’s next visit on Sept. 2nd.