R.E.A.D. Dogs

Certified Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.)
will be at the library on Saturday, May 1st, from 1 - 2:30 PM
with their handlers to provide a chance for children in grades 1
and up to read aloud to improve their reading skills.

Children may sign up for a 15-minute block of time with a dog.
Sign up early -- spaces are limited! (stop by the library,
call 871-3620, or contact vbrousseau@tolland.org).

April Vacation Programs

Connecticut author Heidi Schlatter and illustrator
Heidi Patten came to Tolland Library on
Thursday, April 15th. l
Both Heidis told us all about their
moving new book, "Merlin: The Cat
Who Thought He Wasn't," about an
adopted cat who thinks he is a dog. The story
was followed by a cat craft, which everyone got
to take home. Heidi S. hopes to do a 2nd book
about her other cat, Pudge.

Thesesa, a graduate student from UConn,
presented a lyrical (and musical!) reading of "Opera Cat"
on Saturday, April 17th. Talented and pretty Theresa
brought a whole new dimension to the picture book
with her singing, and taught the audience some opera
fundamentals! (with an emphasis on fun! ) and a good
time was had by all with the craft and
glitter pens Theresa supplied).