Story Dogs are a volunteer organisation who aim to make reading fun for children, so they become confident, lifelong readers. All dog teams are accredited and approved for this program. Ages 8+
Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. There is a maximum of 6 children per session, please book for the children attending.
Story Dogs is an approved reading program and sessions will take place in a quiet part of the library. The dogs are kept on a leash at all times. Children are asked not to touch the dogs and to be guided by all instructions given by the volunteer.
Please cancel your booking if anyone in your group is unwell on the day of the program, or if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist.
Bookings close one day prior to the session. If you require assistance, please contact library staff.
Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.
The Lara Library is conveniently located next to Austin Park, in a central community hub shared with the Maternal Child Health Centre, Lara Kindergarten and Lara Community Centre. The branch features zones for children and young people, study and reading areas, public access PCs, free WiFi and two Apple iMac computers. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.