Literacy & Story Time

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About this Program

Our literacy programs offer a chance to combine core educational requirements with humane education. Many children find learning easier or more comprehensive with an animal companion by their side. Additionally, simply reading about animals can teach empathy, compassion and kindness. We offer several literacy and story time programs to promote reading, animals, and fun!

These programs are currently on hiatus.

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Rescue Readers

Furry Tales Story Time

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Rescue Readers

What to Expect


Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building. Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet. It provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, it boosts confidence in children, and it gives students a safe space to build a positive association with reading.

Students may choose from a variety of books on our special Rescue Readers book cart or they are welcome to bring their own reading materials.

Rescue Readers is on hiatus for the 2024-2025 school year.

Upcoming Events

Furry Tales Story Time

What to Expect

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

Furry Tales is a free story hour that takes place each week at a different local library. Check out the listings to find out when Furry Tales is heading to your community!

Upcoming Events

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings for sponsoring Rescue Readers and Furry Tales Story Hour for the 2023-2024 school year.
With their generosity, these programs are free to attend.

Questions?

For more information about the programs we offer our community’s youth, please email or telephone (207) 985-3244 ext. 109.

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Necessary items for your pet`s emergency kit should include:

✔ Food & Water
✔ Medications and Prescriptions
✔ A Crate or Carrying Bag
✔ Copies of Vaccinations or Medical Records
✔ An Animal First Aid Kit
✔ Backup leashes and Collars with ID Tags
✔ Recent Photo(s) of Your Pet
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✔ Food and Water Bowls
✔ Poop Bags, Cat Litter, Shavings, Puppy Pads, etc.
✔ Your Contact & Veterinary Information

Follow along next week as we continue to provide crucial tips and helpful resources during Disaster Preparedness Month!

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Pets are more than just animals; they’re important members of our families! September is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, so now's the perfect time to learn how to include your pets in your family’s emergency plans so everyone can be prepared for the unexpected. You can help stop a disaster become a tragedy before it even happens! 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝘁 As mentioned last week, having a pre-made emergency kit for your pet is crucial to keeping them safe should something happen. This kit should be kept up to date, refreshed, and easily accessible to grab or give to someone. Necessary items for your pet's emergency kit should include: ✔ Food & Water ✔ Medications and Prescriptions ✔ A Crate or Carrying Bag ✔ Copies of Vaccinations or Medical Records ✔ An Animal First Aid Kit ✔ Backup leashes and Collars with ID Tags ✔ Recent Photo(s) of Your Pet ✔ Grooming Supplies (brushes, nail trimmers, wipes, etc.) ✔ Familiar Toys, Treats, Bedding, and Other Items ✔ Food and Water Bowls ✔ Poop Bags, Cat Litter, Shavings, Puppy Pads, etc. ✔ Your Contact & Veterinary Information Follow along next week as we continue to provide crucial tips and helpful resources during Disaster Preparedness Month!

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Dogs are known for their loyalty, and cats for their companionship, but not many know of how fun, loving, and unique a guinea pig can be, like our friend 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 here. So, to celebrate our many cute cavies and to help these furry friends get adopted, we’re here to shed some light on why guinea pigs make the perfect pets! 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲. Guinea pigs come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, and each pig has their own personality and preferences. Some pigs have long, silky hair while others have short, coarse hair. Some pigs are all black while others can be calico or brindle. There are even guinea pigs who are born naturally bald! And like all animals, pigs have different personalities. Some are more shy and introverted, while others are more outgoing and energetic. No matter what, though, you can bet your cavie will be a loyal and loving companion! 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸!

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