Margaret Heggan Library will be celebrating a 10 year anniversary for their children’s program- FURever As Friends S.M.I.L.E. (Silent Mentors In Literacy Education) program on Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm.
The goal of the S.M.I.L.E. program is to improve, encourage, and nurture the literacy skills of children with the help of certified pet therapy pets in library settings.
The S.M.I.L.E. Program is geared towards children who need to develop more confidence in reading. A team consisting of a handler and a pet (i.e. dog, cat, bunny) visit the library.
Children’s Librarian: Sara Figueroa, Youth Services Supervisor. (856) 589-3334 X-216. [email protected]
Sharon Bednar-President FURever As Friends-Pets Helping People. C (856) 261-7447. [email protected]
