SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS

Yeah, it is Friday! The kids and teachers are glad because testing is over, and the library cats are glad because next week the elementary students will be back in the library. They have been missed, but there have been extra secondary kids hanging out here and we’ve enjoyed that.

Both Tank and Barney have gotten lots of attention.

“Ms. Loesch, come HERE!” called Mary. She and Tank were in my office and she had a handful of treats. “Tank won’t eat treats. He can’t be a library cat unless he eats treats.” (more…)

SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS

It is Friday, the last day before spring break, and spring is just a few days away. It feels like a day to celebrate.

Since we had an Accelerated Reader rally scheduled for the library this morning, I put a spring-looking, happy-feeling bandana on Alex.

To me he looked really festive and handsome. (more…)

SUSAN LOESCH
CATS IN THE STACKS

Earlier this week I was reading a St. Patrick’s Day story to the kindergarten class, and they were all excited about the holiday.

Their teacher and I listened to them talk about catching leprechauns, and we were puzzled as to just why this particular holiday had them so pumped up.

I think I have figured it out, though, with a little help from Brianna. (more…)