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Woodbury Public Library Celebrates National Volunteer Week

Tashi, the Tibetan Terrier, honored at Woodbury Public Library's annual volunteer tea.

 

On Wednesday, April 18th, the volunteers were invited to the annual tea to celebrate the work they have done in the library this past year.  Over 2,320 hours were spent helping to shelve, mend and process materials.

A special volunteer recognized this year was Tashi, the Tibetan Terrier, owned by Christopher and Renee Laux.

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Tashi offers a pet therapy reading program for children in grades K-5. Children sign up to read to Tashi in 15 minute intervals to practice reading aloud in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. You should call the library at 203-263-3502 to make an appointment with Tashi.

Shown here is Tashi with owner Christopher Laux displaying his volunteer of the year certificate.

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Congratulations to Tashi and to all our hard-working volunteers. Happy Volunteer Week!

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