Great news for dog-lovers and book-lovers alike — our popular Read to Kurī programme is coming to Te Māhanga Karori Library!
On Friday 15th of December, you’ll be able to book in a 15-minute slot to read to gorgeous therapy dog Pippin, thanks to our friends at Canine Friends Pet Therapy. Read on to learn more about Read to Kurī, and to find out how to book your session!
Join Pippin and her handler, Julia, at Te Māhanga next Friday!
What is Read to Kurī?
At Read to Kurī, you will book in for a 15-minute one-on-one reading session with one of our gorgeous doggy pals from Canine Friends Pet Therapy. You will be able to choose a book and curl up somewhere cosy in the library to read with your chosen dog. The dog’s handler will be present at all times.
Read to Kurī aims to help tamariki improve their literacy, self-confidence, and self-esteem in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. All dogs have been trained and tested for health, safety, and temperament, and many have experience working with young children.
Research shows that therapy dogs:
- Can increase a child’s relaxation while reading
- Listen attentively
- Do not laugh, judge or criticise a child’s reading level
- Allow children to proceed at their own pace
- Can be less intimidating to read to than a child’s peers
This programme is perfect for tamariki aged 5+ who would like to practice their reading skills while making a new canine friend at the library. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
Meet Pippin
We are very lucky to have Pippin and her handler Julia Melville joining us at Te Māhanga Karori Library for Read to Kurī.
Pippin is a very chill doggo who loves being read to. She visits daycares regularly and loves getting to know lots of different tamariki around the city.
Her human, Julia, says she’s a bit lazy for tricks, but will happily lie and get pats!
Pippin and Julia will be at Te Māhanga on Friday 15 December from 3.15 – 4.30pm. We hope they will be able to join us again in 2024!
To book your session with Pippin, please register at the desk or call Karori Library on 476 8413.
Spaces for Read to Kurī are strictly limited, so make sure you register early to guarantee your spot!
Hi Sir or Madam recently my fiancee came down with melanoma. Is there any chance she can read to Pippin O understand it’s for kids but I just wish to cheer her up! Her name is Laila-Lilly Stuitje. Her email is searcheternally@gmail.com
Kia ora Marcin, this event took place last year, but if Pippin returns to Karori Library (and we hope she does!) your fiancée would be most welcome to come and read to her. 🙂 If you’re willing to travel a little further afield, we do have regular Read to Kurī sessions taking place at Te Awa-a-Taia Kilbirnie Library on Thursdays: Read to Kurī at Kilbirnie Library
Ngā mihi, ^Stephen