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These Libraries Are Going To The Dogs

A "Reading Dog" Offers A Comforting Paw(Images Courtesy Of Librarydogs.) Library cats have garnered nationwide media coverage recently, including here on Book Patrol. Not wishing to offend canine loving readers, today's post gives library dogs equal time. Libraries across the country from Swampscott, MA. to San Jose, CA. are making exceptions to that arcane "No Dogs Allowed " rule for a program proven to help struggling young readers."I need a little help with my reading, because I'm sometimes a slow reader," said Linda , a 9-year-old New York City girl. She found the perfect tutor at New York Public Library....

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