Canine Literacy Program

Public Libraries

OC Animal Allies PAWS volunteers are honored to help the Orange County Communities we proudly serve.  Our award winning Canine Literacy Program has regular schedules to many Public Libraries within Orange County and is open to the public!
It is a wonderful opportunity for families looking to introduce their children to the benefit of pet therapy literacy programs.

Our Canine Literacy Teams are available to visit with you and your children at selected Public Libraries in Orange County. In this public program, your child will have an opportunity to meet with and read to one of our specially trained “Canine Listeners”, helping to improve reading confidence and skills. This program is provided at no charge and tail wags and gentle kisses included at no additional cost!

Please see our Library Schedule below for locations and times. Some locations do take reservations for a turn to read with the dogs. Please call the library in advance to confirm schedules and availability.

For more information on our Canine Literacy program, please email us at info@ocanimalallies.org.

Orange County Public Library Schedule

OC Public Libraries – Garden Grove Main Branch
11200 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-530-0711

First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM


OC Public Libraries – Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove CA 92841
714-539-2115

3rd Thursday of the month from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM


OC Public Libraries -Westminster Branch
8180 13th Street
WestminsterCA 92683
(714) 893-5057

Fourth Monday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM


OC Public Libraries – La Palma Branch
7842 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
714-523-8585

Third Wednesday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM


OC Public Libraries – Foothill Ranch Branch
27002 Cabriole
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
949-855-8072

Second Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30 PM


OC Public Libraries – Katie Wheeler Library
13109 Old Myford Road
IrvineCA 92602
(714) 669-8753

Third Monday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM

OC Public Libraries – Mesa Verde Branch
2969 Mesa Verde Dr E
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-546-5274

First Tuesday of the month from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM


OC Public Libraries – Fountain Valley Branch
17635 Los Alamos St
Fountain Valley 92708
714-962-1324

Second Monday of the month from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM


OC Public Libraries – Irvine Heritage Branch
14361 Yale Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
949-936-4040

Third Monday of the month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM


OC Public Libraries – Aliso Viejo Branch
1 Journey
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
(949) 360-1730

1st Monday of the month from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(Library will be closing for renovations beginning mid April, 2024, after our scheduled April Visit)


OC Public Libraries – Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch CA, 92694
949-234-5940

1st Wednesday of the month from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM


OC Public Libraries – El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-855-8173

3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM


OC Public Libraries -Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenmeyre
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
949-497-1733

3rd Thursday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Last update 3/27/24

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