Tales to Tails is a literacy program where children can sign up for a private twenty-minute slot to read to an attentive certified therapy dog.

Research shows that children who have frequent reading experiences such as reading aloud become more eager, skilled readers. Studies also show that therapy dogs provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment for children to practice. For more information, please see Tales to Tails: What to Expect (pdf) and watch the video below!

The Tales to Tails program is available at the following times and locations:

CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
Every Wednesday 3pm-4:30pm
FIRST Saturday of the Month 9:30-10:30am
For more information and to register for a time slot, contact the programming team at (831) 427-7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org.

DOWNTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
Every Saturday from 10am – 11:30am
For more information and to register for a time slot, contact the programming team at (831) 427-7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org.

FELTON BRANCH LIBRARY
Every Saturday from 9:30am-10:30am
For more information and to register for a time slot, contact the programming team at (831) 427-7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org.

Santa Cruz Public Library is working with the Furry Friends Therapy Dog Group, Therapy Dogs International, and Therapy Dogs Incorporated.

Volunteers Needed!

Tales to Tails Coordinator: Tales to Tails offers children a chance to read to certified therapy dogs and cats, building their confidence in reading. Volunteers will be working around animals and helping children establish positive interactions with dogs and cats.

Sound like a program you’d like to support? Apply today! Contact: AufdermaurM@santacruzpl.org.

Meet Our Tales to Tails Listeners

Aribella	Bitsy	Chasca
Cooper	Cruz	Dolly
Henry	Lacey	Layna
Mazie	Nicolina	Opal
Otis	Paddy	Rowdy
Roxy	Sadie	Safari
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