Cats
The Grafton Public Library is pleased to announce an exciting new addition to the Library of Things.
Along with books, movies, and video games, the Library also offers a sewing machine, a telescope, board games, and several other items in the circulating Library of Things. Today, for the first time, Grafton Public Library is offering patrons access to a special collection: The Library of Cats.
Housed in the restricted section of the library, these fantastic felines were previously reserved for reference or staff use only. Beginning today, the Library’s collection of cats and kittens* are available for patron circulation.
“The existence of our Library Cat-alog is a secret we’ve kept for years,” one Grafton Public Library staff member explained. “It’s been difficult to keep a half dozen cats hidden and quiet! When they were kittens, they could fit in our desk drawers, but as they’ve gotten bigger, it’s been harder to conceal them.”
“I can’t wait to share our Library Cats with the Grafton community,” the staff member said. “They are all such sweeties. Well, maybe not Princess Fluffypaws.”
A lucky local member of the community, 8-year-old Imogen Crookshanks, was given an opportunity to test the Library of Cats program.
“I love the Grafton Public Library cats,” Imogen gushed. “I’m going to check all of them out again. Except for Princess Fluffypaws. She bites.”
Not a feline fan? Talks are in development between the Grafton, Massachusetts library, and Grafton libraries in other areas of the world to exchange animal items. Grafton, England circulates a red squirrel named Scrat. Grafton Library in Chile is eager to exchange a capybara named Fred.
Click on the picture below to reserve a Library Cat. Cats must be returned to the library in good condition. A reasonable amount of wear and tear will be accepted. An unreasonable amount of wear and tear of your furniture should be expected. Library cats are fed a specific diet. If you do not have access to unlimited bluefin tuna, please do not reserve a library cat. Library cats prefer to sleep on computer keyboards and will interrupt your Zoom calls. Please do not dog-ear the cats!
Please note, Princess Fluffypaws requires a special insurance waiver.
- Curious kittens
- Never where you expect them to be
- Always up for an adventure
- Often need to be rescued from danger
- A little creepy
- Lovable
- Fierce and protective
- Probably an alien
- Survivor
- Cranky
- Prefers dystopian settings
- May have mange
- Grumpy old man
- Enjoys rodents
- Toilet-trained
- Probably smarter than you
- Knows it
Likes: Sharpening claws, promoting a false sense of security in others.
Dislikes: Long sleeves, all things good.
*More cats will become available as soon as Mrs. Doofenschmirtz can trap more feral cats in her barn.
If you would like to request a feline item, you can:
- Call the Library at 508-839-4649 between 10am-4pm, Mon-Sat. Please leave a message with your name and phone number, cat preference, and any allergy information.
- Email graftonlibrary-ma@gmail.com or info@graftonlibrary.org – please include your name, card number, phone number, and cat preference.
- Message the Library on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GraftonPublicLibraryMA/ include your name and card number, cat preference and catnip availability.
- Log on to your library account at http://grafton.cwmars.org to place a hold. If the feline is AVAILABLE in Grafton, please select “Copy hold.” Select “Grafton” for your pickup location. The C/W MARS network has instructions for how to search for felines, place a hold using our Evergreen catalog, and how to manage your library account online – visit https://www.cwmars.org/help/catalogaccount-help.
- Ask a librarian to place holds for you (they are more than happy to do it!)
- You do not have to have a specific breed/cat request. Library staff are also happy to pull together a collection of cats to delight, entertain, and comfort based on cuddle interest, meow tolerance, and age.