With a reading dog, you can practise reading safely. You can book a reading session at your local library.
Reading dogs introduce themselves
Lucky, Peetu, Jarppi, Alvar, Sinna and Mymmeli are reading dogs who work at libraries in Tuusula.
The reading dog enjoys all kinds of stories and listens fluently to books in all languages. It does not rush or criticise the reader.
Reading dog Lucky
Reading dog Peetu
Reading dog Jarppi
Reading dog Mymmeli
Reading dog Sinna
Reading dog Alvar
Labrador retrievers Lucky and Jarppi and Finnish Lapphund Peetu work at the main library. Alvar listens to readers at the Jokela library. Coton de Tuléar Sinna and Welsh Corgi Mymmeli work at the Kellokoski library.
Lucky has completed training with Suomen Karva-kaverit ry. Hilma, Peetu, Mymmeli and Sinna have completed training with the Finnish Kennel Club. Jarppi has been trained as a guide dog, but will begin his training as a reading dog in the spring. All of the dogs love children.
Book an appointment with a reading dog
Reading dogs at Tuusula Main Library in autumn 2026
Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.:
Peetu September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th and December 2nd.
Lucky September 16th, October 21st, November 18th and December 9th.
Jarppi September 23rd, October 28th, November 25th and December 16th.
Book a 15-minute reading time: 040 314 3441 or lapset.kirjasto@tuusula.fi. Please let us know if you are unable to make your appointment.
Reading dog at Jokela Library in autumn 2026
Alvar on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.:
August 20th, September 10th, October 22nd, November 12th and December 3rd.
Book a 15-minute reading session: 040 314 4040 or jokelankirjasto@tuusula.fi. Please let us know if you are unable to attend your booked session.
Reading dogs at Kellokoski Library in autumn 2026
Mymmeli on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.:
September 2nd
October 7th
November 4th
December 2nd
Sinna on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m.:
September 22nd
October 6th
October 20th
November 3rd
November 17th
December 1st
Book a 15-minute reading session: 040 314 4245 or kellokoskenkirjasto@tuusula.fi. Please let us know if you are unable to attend your booked session.
