Episode 2: PAWS to Read and Memory Kits

  • Meet therapy dog Berkeley and her friend Kathy Baker, who explains the PAWS to Read program that takes place regularly at select San Luis Obispo County public libraries. Los Osos Library Branch Manager Bonnie Richan provides further context for this program that helps young people develop more reading confidence.
  • Learn about what library items are included in Memory Kits from Monique Matta, SLO County library system’s Adult Services Coordinating Librarian. Then, hear from Laura DeLoye from the Alzheimer’s Association about how caregivers use these kits to engage with people with dementia and other memory issues.

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Episode transcript in English

Transcripción del episodio en español

Berkeley the Therapy Dog (photo: Kathy Baker)

Music: “in THE crowd” by The Years