Do cats run on batteries?

September 25, 2009 By: kwilliams Category: Cats in the Stacks

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SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS

In the middle of a story hour my work-study student, Mary, came to tell me she couldn’t find Alex. I suggested she look on a table in my office — his favorite spot lately. Before long, our new first grader asked why Alex was on a table. I said that he just liked it there! (more…)

Library cat approves loose tooth

September 21, 2009 By: kwilliams Category: Cats in the Stacks

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SUSAN LOESCH

CATS IN THE STACKS

“Ms. Loesch, look at my tooth,” my 2nd grader said as she came in the door.

“My mom told me not to wiggle it but I do it anyway. Can I show Alex?”  So we went into my office where Alex was in his bed and he dutifully gazed at her loose tooth and was rewarded with a hug. (more…)

School Picture Day for head library cat!

September 17, 2009 By: kwilliams Category: Cats in the Stacks

SUSAN LOESCH

CATS IN THE STACKS

Today was school picture day for everyone on campus, including Alex and even Leta, the pre-school dog.

Rain was pouring down and the photographer was way across campus from the Library. (more…)