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!

For more information and to register for a time slot at any branch, contact the programming team at (831) 427-7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org.

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

BOULDER CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
First through fourth Saturdays of the month from 11:30am-12:30pm

CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
Every Wednesday from 3pm-4:30pm
First Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30am

DOWNTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
Every Saturday from 10am – 11:30am

FELTON BRANCH LIBRARY
First and third Saturday of the month from 9:30am-10:30am

LA SELVA BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY
First and third Saturday of the month from 1:30pm-2:30pm

SCOTTS VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY
Second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 4pm-5pm

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

For more information and to register for a time slot at any of the above locations, contact the programming team at (831) 427-7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org.

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 the Volunteer Office at (831) 427-7700 x7615 or volunteer@santacruzpl.org.

Meet Our Tales to Tails Listeners

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