Bring your child to read aloud to a therapy dog at the Sagebrush Room in Library! at Cole & Ustick on June 26th. The dogs won't judge a stumbled word or skipped line—in fact, they're the perfect audience. Research shows that reading to animals helps kids relax, builds confidence, and deepens their connection to stories. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. No registration needed, just show up. If weather forces a change of plans, the program moves indoors at the library. This low-pressure way to practice reading works because kids focus on the dog instead of their own performance anxiety.