Stories with Alfred the Story Dog - Noarlunga library

Story Dogs is a fun and unique reading support program that improves children’s reading and communication skills by children reading with a trained companion dog and its handler. It operates in schools across Australia.

Primary school aged children can join us at Noarlunga library with special guest Ann and her Story Dog Alfred.

We will have 2 sessions (10.30am & 11am) each with groups of 10 children and only one parent/carer to listen to stories and sing songs with library staff and Story Dogs volunteer Ann, accompanied by their Story Dog Alfred. Interaction with Alfred can happen after the reading session if the children would like to give a pat.

All families wishing to attend need to agree to special conditions on the ticket order form.

Story Dogs - 6 Golden Rules

1. Story Dog reading sessions are conducted between the Story Dog team (the volunteer and their dog), and your child. No other siblings or relatives please.

2. Children attending Story Dogs must be of school age

3. Parents/guardians, and children are asked to give the Story Dog team adequate space and to not interrupt reading sessions.

4. Adults and children are asked to moderate their behaviour around Story Dogs. Story Dogs are to be treated respectfully, and not crowded.

5. If you or other children would like to interact with the Story Dog please ask the volunteer at the end of a session if a gentle pat is appropriate.

6. Please follow all requests and directions from library staff and the Story Dog volunteer.

For primary school aged children. For more info phone 83840655.

You can help a child learn to read by donating to Story Dogs - Literacy Charities Serving all of Australia| Story Dogs. There will be a donation box on day too if you would like to help.

Parent or caregiver supervision is required at this activity.

Please follow accepted hygiene measures including sanitising hands when entering the building and staying home if you, or your child are unwell.

By attending this event you consent for you, and any persons you are responsible for, being photographed and/or filmed and agree that the City of Onkaparinga and other organisations may use the resulting photographs and film for promotional purposes, including by publishing them in print and other media. Please see one of our event staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Noarlunga Library, Hannah Road, Noarlunga Centre, Australia