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Adopt a Reading Pal Program

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Funded by the Friends of the Somerset Public Library

January 22, 2024-February 27, 2024

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Adopt a plush pal at the library!  Kittens are up for adoption and they need plenty of love and care. Sign a pledge to read to your kitten, take your kitten to special library events and record your memories in a special Cat Diary!

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Program is free

Plush pals are yours to keep

Stop by the library between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00 and adopt a plush pal. Each participating child will be given a plush cat, an adoption certificate, a reading pledge and a Cat Diary. This is a free program. Plush cats provided while supplies last.  *If we run out of plush cats, you are welcome to still participate in the program if you are willing to provide your own cat plushie.
Kitty Care Center                1/23/24   3:00-6:00          
Bring your reading pal to our Kitty Care Center and play with our grooming station, play station, veterinary station and nap and feeding station.  Room space is limited.  If there is room crowding, patrons may be asked to wait until the room has less participants.
Cat Nap Movie Time          1/30/24 at 4:00                    Dr. Cucinotta's Room          
Bring your reading pal to the library and enjoy a fun movie about pets (Secret Life of Pets). Light snack provided.  You are welcomed to wear comfy clothes (pajamas if you like) and bring cozy blankets and pillows for snuggling on the floor with your kitty!
Kitty Care Center                 2/6/24   3:00-6:00           
Bring your reading pal to our Kitty Care Center and play with our grooming station, play station, veterinary station and nap and feeding station.  Room space is limited.  If there is room crowding, patrons may be asked to wait until the room has less participants.
Kitty Care Center                 2/13/24   3:00-6:00          
Bring your reading pal to our Kitty Care Center and play with our grooming station, play station, veterinary station and nap and feeding station.  Room space is limited.  If there is room crowding, patrons may be asked to wait until the room has less participants.
AmeowZING MOVEMENT            2/20/24 at 6:00      Dr. Cucinotta's Room 
Bring in your reading pal cat plushie and get ready to move!  Enjoy this program of special stretching and movement exercises that incorporate your stuffed animal!
Cat Story Time and Graduation      2/27/24 at 6:00      Dr. Cucinotta's Room 
Bring your reading pal to the library and enjoy some songs, stories and activities about cats!  Reading pal participants will receive a graduation diploma and get to take special graduation pictures with their cats!  Registration required.

Try and read to your plush pal five times a week. Using stamps, stickers or coloring utensils, mark a box in your Cat Diary every time you read.

Anytime you bring your reading pal to the library, get a special stamp in your Cat Diary (ask a children's librarian).

Record your memories with your adopted plush pal in your Cat Diary.  Draw pictures, write stories, paste photos, etc... Diaries are for your own enjoyment, they will not be turned in.  

Reading Pal Adoption Day       1/22/24  4:00-7:00         Children's Department         
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