Laura Van Epp and her Doberman Max are part of the program. Most people think of the breed as an attack dog, but Van Epp says Max is gentle because he's been so well trained. "I call him bomb proof," she said. "Children can lie on top of him and he won't care."

READING WITH ROVER: Therapy dogs listen well

Dogs aren't normally allowed in public libraries. But these canines are special. They're there to help children learn to enjoy books through a program called Reading with Rover.
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