BOYNTON BEACH — In just two short weeks, Cozi has stolen the hearts of the staff at the Boynton Beach City Library — along with children who attend an after-school reading program there.

The Australian Labradoodle is patient, kind — and absolutely adorable — while happily posing for selfies with the kids. But it’s her dedication to helping them improve their reading skills that makes her even more endearing.

The certified therapy dog is the cornerstone of the library’s PAWS To Read program at 4 p.m. Thursdays. The hour-long event, where elementary school students read aloud to Cozi, is designed to “transFURm and PAWfect their literacy skills and build confidence in their abilities.”

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“It’s really good for reluctant readers because they will persevere to the end because they are getting attention from the dog as well as help from staff when needed so they don’t get frustrated if they don’t know a word,” explained Boynton Beach City Library Assistant Director Jeannie Taylor. “And, they aren’t being graded, making it even easier for them.”

The therapy dog puts kids at ease.

“Studies show that reading to a therapy dog improves literacy because the children don’t feel like they are being judged," added Allison Killip, the city’s marketing and outreach manager. "It is a relaxed setting so they feel freer to read. It fosters a love of reading, and hopefully, a love for libraries.”

The program began after Cozi’s owner, Hypoluxo resident Katie Crompton, emailed Taylor asking if Cozi could volunteer to help children with their reading skills.

“I reached out to the library after learning about how much therapy dogs can help with reading programs," Crompton said. "It’s great for kids who want to practice their reading as well as those who need some help reading. And Cozi loves the attention. I thought it would be a good fit.”

Taylor was definitely on board. “We knew it was a successful program because we had a similar one in the past, but the dog retired,” she explained. “Cozi went through the city’s application process then came in for a visit and was perfectly comfortable here.”

And on a recent Thursday, it was evident a special bond has been created. The children were mesmerized — and absolutely quiet — as they gathered around and took turns reading to the curly-haired, sandy-colored canine.

While Cozi isn’t particular about the books chosen (the tales ranged from "Paddington Bear Beach Adventure" to the classic "Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?") — she especially likes looking at the pictures — and being the center of attention.

Although they meet in a small space — the library is in temporary quarters while awaiting a new facility — it has worked out well, Taylor said. The new venue is — as Taylor succinctly dubs it — “cozy.”

“This is perfect because we’ve been describing our temporary space as cozy, then she (Cozi) came to share it with us,” Taylor quipped.

Cozi takes her therapy duties seriously. She recently spent her 10th birthday comforting patients at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. “She has always been calm, sweet and loves people. She has the perfect temperament to be a certified therapy dog. She was born to do this,” said Crompton, who adopted Cozi when she was a puppy.