Read to Rover program begins July 8 in DeKalb

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host Read to Rover program sessions for children to read to a dog involved in the Canine Good Citizen program.

The program will be at 1 p.m. July 8 and July 24 in the library’s children’s department, 309 Oak St.

The free program is intended for children ages 5 and older.

Emma, a collie and Canine Good Citizen, will visit the library to listen to children read. Children can read to Emma for 10 minutes. Registration is required to attend. To register, visit the Youth Reference Desk.

For information, email thersesaw@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.