We thank you, the animals thank you

Aaron from Animeals came and picked up the food we collected during Food for Fido last week.

Thanks to everyone who gave pet food in lieu of cash for their overdue fines! Each of you made an animal's life a little bit better.

Food for Fido (or Fluffy)

All kidding aside, there are lost and abandoned animals going hungry every day. Through Saturday, when you bring in pet food we will waive your overdue fees. All proceeds will go to AniMeals. Dry food is especially appreciated.
(Sorry, but donations cannot be accepted in lieu of lost, damaged, or ILL fees.)

The Dog Days of Winter

Winter really just started, but it's been so cold it seems like it will never end. We have just the thing for you tomorrow (December 20th) in the large meeting room. Celebrity pup Moritz will be here to give pawtographs and read from his new book with a little help from some guy named Barry (who will also be available for autographs).

In conjunction with the reading we'll be decorating cookies to get you in the Christmas spirit. The event will kick off at 2 pm.

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day, and Brianna brought her two dogs, Jake and Lily, to the library where they sat in on our staff meeting. They were more excited to take off and explore the outside of the library after the meeting was adjourned than sit quietly in the meeting.

My only question is when is Take Your Cat to Work Day? I'd guess that cats wouldn't stand for it, and it would turn into show up to work with cat scratch fever day.

Beware of the Dog

When books come back, sometimes they aren't in the best shape. People seem to drop books in water, spill every substance known to man on them, crack the spines, leave them in the hot sun, or let their pup use them as chew toys. For example:

We understand things like this happen on a fairly regular basis so we just ask that you pay for the book and then load you up with some more reading material, no grudges or scary notes on your account. In fact, one library staff member, who will remain nameless, has had to pay for more than a few damaged books because of a dog. It can happen to the best of us.