Sign up for your 1:1 slot to read to Tessie. Tessie is our Certified Therapy Dog. Her calm & comforting presence helps students gain confidence in reading skills. Children in grades K-3 can pre-register for a 10 minute slot with Tessie - petting the dog is OK! Space is limited. Registration is required.

Readers are invited to come a few minutes early and choose a book to read from our collection. Check in at the Children's Room desk. Please bring only one adult and one child to your session. Contact the Children's Room for questions: 978-468-5577 X613 or email Lorraine Der: lder@hwlibrary.org. Registration gives the child permission to meet with Tessie, Tessie's handler (Ms. Fleming), and consent to photography for possible use on social media.