 The Brainerd Public Library offers a special opportunity every Thursday for young readers of all skill levels to read to shadow, a certified reading therapy dog. Kids can sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to shadow, the 4 year old Collie who is accompanied by his owner, Susan. The library has been hosting these reading sessions for the past 2 years and they take place all year round. All children are welcome and they just sign up here at the library or they can do it online and they really have a great time. Of course shadow being so beautiful and handsome is just really a fun thing to see to have come in and shadow makes them feel comfortable and non-judgemental and just you know happy and feeling good so it's a great program that we have here we're lucky. For more information or to sign up to read to shadow you can visit the link on our website at lbtv.org slash news. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.