The Bookmobile will not be at any stops this week for scheduled maintenance. We will resume a normal schedule Tuesday, May 28.

Pets

From Great Danes to guppies, horses to hamsters, pets come in all shapes and sizes. Whether your pet has fur, feathers or scales, the new Pets Neighborhood has the information you need to choose and care for your companion. Designed to bring together all relevant resources, the Pets Neighborhood is a one-stop place for up-to-date and useful information for pet owners or those considering owning a pet.

Featured Pets Titles

GOOD SNAKEKEEPING : a comprehensive guide to all things serpentineHOUNDED : The Lowdown on Life from Three DachshundsTHE POSSIBILITY DOGS : What a Handful of DINNER FOR DOGS : 50 home-cooked recipes for a happy, healthy dogWHAT THE DOGS TAUGHT ME : unconventional wisdom, observations, and suggestions that will make you a better hunter, shooter, and hunting dog ownerRAISING CHICKENS : from building coops to collecting eggs and more

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Recent Pets Blog Posts

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Cat Care

Stop by the Pets Neighborhood to find everything you need to help you take care of your cat.

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Hamsters and Guinea Pigs

The Library has many good books on the care of small mammals such as guinea pigs and hamsters.

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White House Pets

Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 20. Celebrate by learning something new about the family pets of past presidents.

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Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

February is the ASPCA’s Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, and if you are considering rescuing one of these cute, furry, cuddly little animals, take a little time to educate yourself first.

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Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend

The incredible life of Rin Tin Tin and an intense desire by his guardian to preserve the dog’s character is the subject of Susan Orlean’s latest entertaining project, Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend.