Library’s beloved therapy dog dies

By Mon Valley Independent

By Kaylie Moore

kmoore@yourmvi.com

Rostraver Public Library is mourning the loss of its reading therapy dog, Nugget.

A beloved member of the library family, Nugget made regular visits to help children develop their reading skills through individual sessions.

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