Finally! School pictures came in just before we left for the Christmas holidays! We were all anxiously waiting to see what Alex’s first pose as Head Library Cat would look like, and everyone was excited with the result.
Several people asked how we got him to sit still. I didn’t do anything but try to get his attention as he sat on the same stool as the kids did, on a little booster seat. (more…)
SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS
We are back to school today! Alex is wearing his Christmas bandana that lights up when he moves. He does look very handsome. He is having quite a day, too…No wonder he likes coming to work better than staying at home.
The day started with a can of his favorite treat, Fancy Feast Appetizers.
At the end of first period, Brandon, one of my 5th graders, came calling, “Alex, I have something for you!” (more…)
SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS
It’s an exciting week here in the library with Halloween coming.
Alex, though, had such a busy weekend that he didn’t have time to think about his costume. The third graders…Well, that is another story! (more…)
Susan Loesch has been the librarian at the Arkansas School for the Blind for 35 years and is on the board of Feline Rescue and Rehome. She started the library cat program about 10 years ago after much animal therapy research.