The Paws to Read Program at Hickory Public Library gives young readers the opportunity to improve their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Practicing reading aloud helps fluency and confidence. But don't just take our word for it! Check out the library's online calendar to sign up for a half-hour appointment: https://hickory.librarycalendar.com/events/month Better hurry though, spots fill up quickly! #donttakeourwordforit | City of Hickory, NC - Government

Sarah's Book of the Week this week features the new(ish) nonfiction picture book Building, written and illustrated by Henry Cole. If you have young readers who just can't get enough of the outdoor world, this picture book will be perfect read-aloud. #readaloudfamily #readaloudrevival #botw #homeschool #waxwingbooks #readaloud #books #readinglife | Read-Aloud Revival with Sarah Mackenzie