Paws To Read: Minnie The Basset Hound

Calling all beginner readers! Register for a 15-minute time slot to read to Minnie the Basset Hound, a certified Bright & Beautiful therapy dog. Children who are able to read at least a little bit and would like to practice their reading skills are invited to sign up for a time slot with Minnie and her owner. Parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany their child during their time with the dog. Registration is required and can be done by contacting Miss Jane, Children's Librarian, at Jane.Tarantino@Rutherford.BCCLS.org. The library has implemented a 3-strikes attendance policy. Effective June 1, 2026, patrons who register for a program and fail to attend or cancel their reservation three times will be barred from signing up for the library's events for a period of six months. If you can no longer make it, please make sure to cancel your reservation and provide a seat to someone on the waiting list.