Schaumburg Library Invites Kids to Read to Dogs

Children ages six years and up can register to "Read to a Dog" at various times in February and March at all three Schaumburg Library locations. "Read to a Dog" sessions are 15 minutes long and involve reading aloud to a therapy dog.

The program will take place from 4-5 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 23 and March 23 at the Hanover Park Branch Library, 1266 Irving Park Road. It will also take place from 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 28 and March 28, at the Hoffman Estates Branch Library, 1550 Hassell Road, and from 4-5 p.m., Mondays, March 6-20 at the Central Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required.

To register, call (847) 923-3439. "Read to a Dog" is designed to boost children's confidence, improve reading skills and help them bond with dogs.