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 Ada County



Ada Community Library

10664 W Victory Rd, Boise  

 

An

Idaho Paws for Effect

safe and structured pet therapy program! 

 

*ALWAYS WELCOMING NEW TEAMS!*

 

This program has been in existence for some time, and was recently revitaized. They are always looking for more registered therapy dogs to join them!

 

The program has flexible scheduling to meet your availability. 

 

Open Monday - Saturday

 

During the week the reading time is after school (3:30) 

 

On Saturday, anytime between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm

 

 

The kids are allowed to sign up one week in advance and others are standing by, the day of, to get a chance to read to a dog!

 

They have a great incentive program, where the  kids have punch cards. After they've read to a dog several times, they earn a prize!

 

Contact: Macey Snelson

 

Phone: 862-0181

msnelson@adalib.org

 

Requirements:

 

Only registered therapy dogs permitted

 

1 hour commitment, based on your schedule

 

Preferably a commitment of at least twice a month 

 

 

 



Boise Public Library!

715 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise

 **Has not provided information**

Contact:

 

Phone: 384-4076

Requirements:

 

 

 



Garden City Library

6015 Glenwood, Garden City

 **Has not provided information**

Contact:

 

Phone: 472-2940

Requirements:

 

 

 

 



Kuna Library

457 N Locust St., Kuna

 

An

Idaho Paws for Effect

safe and structured pet therapy program!

 

Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm

 

The Kuna Library's

TUESDAY'S TALES TO TAILS

 

This program is a huge hit

and they are

*IN NEED OF NEW TEAMS!*

 

 

We're looking for Kuna residents to become registered in Pet Therapy and get involved in your library!

 

Contact: Becky Metras

 

Phone:  922-1025

Requirements: 

 

Registered therapy dogs only

 

Tuesdays, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

 

1 hour committment at least once a month, preferred

 



Meridian Library

1326 W Cherry Ln, Meridian

 

An

Idaho Paws for Effect

safe and structured pet therapy program!

 

 

Contact: Kathryn Foley

 

Phone:  888-4451

Requirements:

 

Registered therapy dogs only

 

1 hour committment per week, preferred

 

NOW WITH 2 BRANCHES:

 

Silverstone Branch

Contact: Natalie Nation

 

Phone: 884-2616

 

 



Star Branch Library

10706 W State St, Star

 **Information pending**

Contact:

 

Phone: 286-9755

Requirements:

 

 



Boys and Girls Club, Garden City

610 E 42nd St., Garden City

 

An

Idaho Paws for Effect

safe and structured pet therapy program! 

A wonderful new program that is a big hit, paws down!

 

Fridays, 4:30 - 5:15

Handlers and kids sign up in advance.

Children read for 10 -15 minutes 

 

Contact: Rene Kaiser-Riley w/Idaho Paws Effect

 

Phone: 884-8585  (home number)

 

Requirements:

 

Only registered TDInc Therapy Dogs

 

Prefer your availability at least once a month

 

 

 Canyon County



Caldwell Public Library

1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell

 

**This library would like to start a program, but needs a pet therapy handler to volunteer to run it.

 

If you are interested, please contact the library.

 

Contact:

 

Phone: 459-3242

Requirements:

 

Only registered therapy dogs will be accepted 

 

 

 

 



Nampa Public Library

101 11th Ave, Nampa

 *Has not provide information*

Contact:

 

Phone: 468-5800

Requirements:

 

 

 



Notus Public Library

387 N. First St., Notus

 *Sorry, no formal program, but may start one*

Contact: Joellen Ringer

 

Phone: 459-8247

Requirements:

 

 

 



Parma Public Library

121 N 3rd St, Parma

 *Sorry, no formal program, but may start one*

Contact:

 

Phone: 722-6605

Requirements: