Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit from the desk.

• Cheyenne Mountain Library - Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Murphy
• East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Avalanche, Beuferd, Gracie, Kahlua', Maya, Mel, Oliver, Pepper
• Fountain Library - Mondays, 3 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Abbey, Richie
• High Prairie Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Davy, Tripp
• Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Luna, Mercy, Hope and Grace
• Manitou Springs Library - Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
  
  • Dog: Roxy
• Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Connor, Fenway, Jambo
• Old Colorado City Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Brinkley, Indy
• Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Alice, Oakley, Snow
• Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Lacey, Little Bear, Sky, Snow
• Sand Creek Library - Fridays, 4 p.m.
  
  • Dogs: Cooper, Justice
• Ute Pass Library - 2^nd Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
  
  • Dog: Luna

Meet the Paws to Read Dogs!

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Abbey!

• Human: Kathleen
• Fun Fact: Abbey is very intuitive with people. She also has earned her Level 2 Canine Conditioning Fitness title and medal!
• Location: Fountain Library - Mondays, 3 p.m.

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Alice!

• Human: Chris
• Fun Fact: Alice was named after Chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse. All of the dogs in her litter were named for famous chefs.
• Location: Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

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Avalanche!

• Human: Jackie
• Fun Fact: Avalanche is a pit bull mix who was born in a snowstorm.
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Beuferd!

• Human: Glenn
• Fun Fact: Beuferd won The Salvation Army’s Bell Ringing Award and Exceptional Volunteer Award with Therapy Dogs
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Brinkley!

• Human: Debbie
• Fun Fact: Brinkley volunteers quite a bit, including visiting the courthouse to comfort youth.
• Location: Old Colorado City Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.

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Connor!

• Human: Linda
• Fun Fact: Connor had a hip replaced when he was only 11 months old!
• Location: Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

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Cooper!

• Human: Elke
• Fun Fact: Cooper loves tennis balls more than anything else!
• Location: Sand Creek Library - Fridays, 4 p.m.

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Davy!

• Human: Linda
• Fun Fact: Davy loves pretzels and sleeping under the covers.
• Location: High Prairie Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.

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Fenway!

• Human: Janet
• Fun Fact: Fenway also volunteers with the Ronald McDonald House!
• Location: Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

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Gracie!

• Human: Lisa
• Fun Fact: Gracie is a fashionista and doggie diva - she has over 20 headbands and hats, and too many bandanas to count!
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Hope and Grace!

• Human: Jill
• Fun Fact: Hope is a Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study hero, and loves raw apples and carrots. In April 2018, Grace give birth to a litter of ELEVEN puppies. Some of her pups are also training to be therapy dogs!
• Location: Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m..

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Indy!

• Human: Carla
• Fun Fact: Indy likes to walk himself holding his own leash.
• Location: Old Colorado City Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.

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Jambo!

• Human: Sabrina
• Fun Fact: Before Jambo was a therapy dog, he was in training to become a blind guide dog. Cutest dropout we know!
• Location: Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

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Justice!

• Human: Yolanda
• Fun Fact: Justice can run a full marathon (26.2 miles)!
• Location: Sand Creek Library - Fridays, 4 p.m.

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Kahlua'!

• Human: Monty
• Fun Fact: Kahlua' loves people, snow, and walks. Her pet peeve is meals that don't include hamburger and cheese!
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Lacey!

• Human: Mary
• Fun Fact: Lacey loves to be petted - belly rubs are her favorite!
• Location: Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

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Little Bear!

• Humans: Jim and Diane
• Fun Fact: Little Bear is a Golden Retriever, but has no interest in tennis balls.
• Location: Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

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Luna!

• Human: Diane
• Fun Fact: Luna is named after Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter.
• Location: Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.; Ute Pass Library - 2^nd Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

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Maya!

• Human: Steve
• Fun Fact: Maya is 5 pounds, but she thinks she's a big dog!
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Mel!

• Human: Sharon
• Fun Fact: Mel enjoys being vacuumed!
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Mercy!

• Human: Heather
• Fun Fact: Mercy loves coming to the library and is also an active volunteer with the Colorado Springs Go Team Therapy Dogs.
• Location: Library 21c - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.; Monument Library - Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

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Murphy!

• Human: Kelly
• Fun Fact: Murphy loves to hike and do agility classes. His favorite special treat is whipped cream.
• Location: Cheyenne Mountain Library - Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

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Oakley!

• Human: Jamie
• Fun Fact: Oakley loves snow (but not his snow shoes) and he has hiked five 14ers!
• Location: Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

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Oliver!

• Human: Mike
• Fun Fact: Oliver sleeps and cuddles with a little stuffed alligator.
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Pepper!

• Human: Steve
• Fun Fact: Pepper smiles when she meets new people, and she can ride a skateboard!
• Location: East Library - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m., 1^st and 3^rd Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Richie!

• Human: Cathlin
• Fun Fact: Richie is a puppy mill survivor and ambassador for National Mill Dog Rescue. He also volunteers with the pet therapy program at Evans Army Community Hospital.
• Location: Fountain Library - Mondays, 3 p.m.

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Roxy!

• Human: Julie
• Fun Fact: Roxy also works as a therapy dog at Manitou Springs Elementary School.
• Location: Manitou Springs Library - Tuesdays, 3 p.m.

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Sky!

• Human: Sue
• Fun Fact: Sky is a Champion trick dog.
• Location: Rockrimmon Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

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Snow!

• Human: Dawn
• Fun Fact: Snow is named for Snow White, and loves to hike, swim, play in the snow, and hunt for fish.
• Location: Penrose Library - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

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Tripp!

• Human: Ila
• Fun Fact: Tripp is a Silver Grand Champion. He loves meeting new people and has been to 22 states!
• Location: High Prairie Library - Tuesdays, 4 p.m.

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