Biblioteket fikk kattehjelp
Worcester Public Library i Massachusetts gav i mars et lekent amnesti til alle som har mistet eller skadet en bok eller andre lånte gjenstander og aldri kom tilbake for av frykt for å måtte betale for det.: Tidligere lånetagere kunne ganske enkelt ta med foto, tegning eller magasinutklipp av en katt, og slippe å betale gebyr på det som var forsinket eller mistet, og selvsagt gratis få reaktivert bibliotekkortene sine.
Programmet «March Meowness» har på bare noen få dager resultert i hundrevis av returer, mange innlegg med tilfeldige kattefotos på bibliotekets Facebook-side, og masse fotografier og illustrasjioner hengees opp på en voksende «kattevegg» i hovedbygningen.
Så langt har den gode responsen på tilgivelsenes-programmet («fur-give»…) fått direktøren for biblioteket, Jason Homer, til å «feline good».
Her er programmet for for kattemåneden:
Join us for fun cat-themed programs all month long!
March Meowness Kick-Off
Saturday, March 2 from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Main Library – Join us as we kick off a month celebrating cats at the Worcester Public Library! Learn how you can get involved with the Worcester Animal Rescue League and Second Chance Animal Services, make cat toys (for your own cat or to donate to shelter cats), vote in our March Meowness bracket, check out some cat titles, and have your fees for any lost or damaged items forgiven.
DIY Cat Toys
Saturday, March 2 from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial
Saturday, March 2 from 1 – 2:30 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
Recommended for ages 18 and older.
DIY Cat Castles & Cat Toys
Saturday, March 2 from 2 – 3 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
Wednesday, March 13 from 6 – 7 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
For ages 12-17.
Hello Kitty Party
Tuesday, March 5 from 2 – 3 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
Recommended for ages 4-11.
De-Stress with Cats from the Worcester Animal Rescue League
Tuesday, March 5 from 4 – 5 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
This event is specifically for teens (ages 12-17) and their grownups. Participants must be at least 12 years old, anyone over the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a teen to attend.
DIY Crafts for Adults
Wednesday, March 6 from 3 – 4:30 PM at the Main Library
For ages 18+.
Cats Movie Screening with Audio Description
Friday, March 8 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library
After Dinner Craft: Stained Glass Cat
Tuesday, March 12 from 6 – 8 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
For ages 12-17.
Crafternoons
Wednesdays, March 13 & 20 from 4 – 5 PM at the Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt, and Tatnuck Magnet Branches – Click for info
For children ages 6 and up.
The Cat’s Pajamas Storytime
Tuesday, March 19 from 5 – 6 PM at the Roosevelt Branch – Click for info
Friday, March 22 from 4 – 5 PM at the Burncoat Branch – Click for info
For children aged 3-7.
Understanding Your Cat with Dr. Rachel Gellar
Saturday, March 23 from 3 – 4 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
Leopard Canvas Painting with Pop Up Art School
Saturday, March 30 from 1 – 2:30 PM at the Main Library – Click for info
For ages 8-11.
Cat’s Meow Scavenger Hunt
All month long at Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt & Tatnuck Branches
Children ages 6 & up.
*We will accept honorary cats as well, so you may show us a picture or drawing of a dog, raccoon, orca, capybara, or any other animal.
Les mer om bibliotekets muntre prosjekt her.
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