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Centre County Library & Historical Museum
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We're a public library with branches in Bellefonte, Centre Hall, and Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. We also operate a historical museum and specialized historical library in Bellefonte. Visit us on our website here:

https://www.centrecountylibrary.org
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Choose kind just like Horatio as he embodies Mister Rogers, Paddington Bear, and Ted Lasso.

Spread joy and kindness on this upcoming #GivingTuesday2025, Dec. 2nd, by giving back to your community.

#Caturday #Kindness #GivingTuesday #MisterRogers #Paddington #TedLasso #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a red cardigan and tie to emulate Mister Rogers. The cat sits next to a stuffed tiger and the book "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." A photo of a cat in a red hat and blue jacket to emulate Paddington Bear. The cat sits next to books and films about Paddington with a small Paddington Bear on the other side. A speech bubble at the top of the photo says: Aunt Lucy said if we are kind and polite the world will be right. A photo of an orange cat dressed in a blue shirt with the AFC Richmond football club logo. The cat has a brown wig and mustache to emulate the character Ted Lasso. The cat sits next to a small soccer ball and the books "Finding Kindness" and "What Does It Mean to be Kind?".
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Happy birthday to tennis great Billie Jean King! A champion on and off the court, Billie Jean won 39 grand slam titles, helped found the Women's Tennis Association, and fought for equal prize money for women.

#Caturday #BillieJeanKing #HoratioTheCat
An orange cat dressed in a brown wig, glasses, and blue collared tennis outfit to emulate Billie Jean King sits next to a small tennis racquet and the books "All In: An Autobiography" by Billie Jean King and "I Am Billie Jean King" by Brad Meltzer.
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Public #libraries are much more than a personal money saver: they add value to your #community! When you support a public library, you support the thousands of people that use them everyday to borrow books, use computers, attend events and more.
#LibrariesAreEssential #SupportYourLibrary #LibSky
Public Libraries are Valuable to the Community. They're much more than a personal money saver (even though using them will save you money). Picture of a library staff member reading a picture book to children. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. PA Forward Gold Star Program logo. Libraries are Essential. As a place to hold food and goods drives. Libraries often serve as drop off points for food drives, clothing drives, school supplies drives, and more. Picture of a box intended to drop nonperishable food for a collection at the Bellefonte Library. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. PA Forward Gold Star Program logo. Libraries are Essential. As a place for community meetings. Local organizations, clubs, and educators often use library space to meet and host events. Picture of a event happening with a large group of people in the Community Room of the Bellefonte Library. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. PA Forward Gold Star Program logo. Libraries are Essential. As a crucial resource for job seekers. Job seekers are always welcomed at libraries where they can utilize computers, printing and copying resources, and staff expertise to apply for jobs. Picture of a library staff member helping a patron at a computer at the Bellefonte Library. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. PA Forward Gold Star Program logo. Libraries are Essential.
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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November is Native American & Indigenous Heritage Month! Horatio celebrates with an homage to Darcie Little Badger's book "A Snake Falls to Earth." Check out her books & more works by & about Native and Indigenous persons here: search.centrecountylibrary.org/MyResearch/M...

#Caturday #HoratioTheCat
A cat dressed in a yellow shirt and dark pink skirt with a black wig and yellow headphones and a rubber snake at its feet to emulate the cover of the book "A Snake Falls to Author" by Darcie Little Badger.
November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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What have you tried at the library before you bought it? Tell us in the comments! 👇
#LibraryTips #TryBeforeYouBuy #LibraryLife #LibSky
Library Tip #46: Try items at the library before you buy them! Most of us have experienced buying a book, movie, or video game that we were really excited about, but ended up being underwhelmed. Save money and reduce the amount of stuff you have lying around at home by borrowing before you buy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of mint green painted wooden boards with flowers lying on top of them.
November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Today we honor all veterans and their families on #VeteransDay! Veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice. The freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America are thanks to you and we are so grateful.
#CivicAndSocialLiteracy #LibraryDisplays #CentreCountyVeterans #LibSky
Happy Veterans Day! Picture of a display case filled with artifacts and photographs. A poster in the center says, "Veterans Day, 11-11-2025." A handwritten list of revolutionary soldiers buried in Centre County is pictured and a black and white photograph of Civil War Veterans standing in front of the Centre County Court House. Civic and Social Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Visit this display at the Bellefonte Library! Picture of a display case filled with artifacts and photographs. A poster in the center says, "See more artifacts our Centre County Veterans donated at the Miles-Humes House across the street!" Black and white photographs of Major William Benner Wilson, Civil War Veteran, and Private Emanuel Noll Jr., Civil War Veteran are pictured. A World War II Army Cap is also in the display case. Civic and Social Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Visit this display at the Bellefonte Library! Picture of a display case filled with artifacts and photographs. Black and white photograph of Earl K. Stock, WWI Veteran is pictured. A US Navy Uniform Hat, brown leather gaiters from WWI and a soldier's compass case WWI are also in the display case. Civic and Social Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Visit this display at the Bellefonte Library! Picture of a display case filled with artifacts and photographs. Color photographs of US army reserves members during Operation Storm and the Vietnam War Veterans Plaque in Boalsburg, PA are pictured. A World War II fabric and leather soldier's knapsack is also in the display case. Civic and Social Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Vampurr Horatio wishes author Bram Stoker a happy birthday! The Irish author was born 178 years ago today; his novel #Dracula influenced countless books and films and is considered a cornerstone in the vampire genre.

#Caturday #BramStoker #Dracula #HoratioTheCat
A black and white photograph of a cat dressed as Count Dracula in a black cape, white bow-tie and shirt with a black wig. The cat sits next to a copy of Bram Stoker's Dracula and a board book of Dracula. Two black bats adorn the backdrop.
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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If you're interested in reading more books about people who are different from you, we often recommend arranging your quest around all the different awareness weeks and months of the year. This month is #NativeAmericanAndIndigenousHeritage month!
#LibraryTips #LibSky #BookSky
Library Tip #73: Read books about people who are different from yourself (whether that difference is race, gender, sexual orientation, occupation, or something else)! This kind of reading allows you to consider other people's perspectives privately and can benefit your life in multiple ways. Increased knowledge can change how you act and carry yourself. You may find it easier to connect with people at work or people may just feel more comfortable and accepted around you. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of various pumpkins of different colors (dark orange, bright orange, white, cream, and yellow).
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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This week, our library pet, #AxlProseTheAxolotl, is reading the children's #picturebook, #WeAreWaterProtectors, written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade in celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Check our recommendation reasoning in the comments!

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Axl Prose's book of the week. Picture of Axl Prose, the axolotl. Picture of the cover of the children's picture book, "We Are Water Protectors" written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. Graphics of books and book shelves.
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Come check out our new display at the #BellefonteLibrary: Still the Reader You've Always Been! We picked out some classic children's books from the childhoods of #GenX and #Millenials and paired them with some modern adult fiction read-a-likes. What's your childhood favorite book?

#BookSky #LibSky
Book display at the Bellefonte Library titled, "Still the Reader You've Always Been." Familiar childhood favorite books of GenX and Millenials are paired with adult fiction read-a-likes. This shows the front of the 365 degree display. Book display at the Bellefonte Library titled, "Still the Reader You've Always Been." Familiar childhood favorite books of GenX and Millenials are paired with adult fiction read-a-likes. This shows the right side of the 365 degree display. Book display at the Bellefonte Library titled, "Still the Reader You've Always Been." Familiar childhood favorite books of GenX and Millenials are paired with adult fiction read-a-likes. This shows the left side of the 365 degree display.
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Hoy celebramos el Día de los Muertos! Originating in Mexico, the holiday is a 2 day celebration meant to honor deceased loved ones and reunite the living and the dead.

#Caturday #DiaDeLosMuertos #HoratioTheCat #JojoThePirateCat
Two cats (one in a white top and floral skirt with brown wig) sit next to an ofrenda made of marigolds. Papel picado adorn the backdrop. The book Día de los Muertos by Roseanne Greenfield Thong sits in front of the ofrenda.
November 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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We had a blast at #TalleyrandFallFest this past Saturday! We gave out 150+ free books and told people about how wonderful the library is (essentially, there are even more free books and other resources there). Thanks for inviting us, Bellefonte Area Rotary Club!
#LibSky #BookSky
Library staff member standing in front of a table set up at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte. The table has a table cloth that says "Centre County Library & Historical Museum" with a book logo. There is a trifold board describing library resources and services on the table. Books are set up on the tables to give away.
October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Happy birthday to author Zadie Smith! She is also a playwright and essayist and has authored six novels. Check out her books from your local library!

#Caturday #ZadieSmith #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a red shirt and brown braided wig to emulate author Zadie Smith. The cat sits next to five books by Smith.
October 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Each of our libraries hosts at least 1 #storytime a week for families and children to enjoy! Visit our website to check when they occur.
www.centrecountylibrary.org
#ChildrensLibraryEvents #BasicLiteracy #LibraryTips #LibSky
Library Tip #26: Bring your kids to storytime at the library! Storytime helps to develop children's concentration, social skills, communication skills, imagination and creativity. Attending storytime with your children will also show them that you care about them and their development. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of a landscape with a river and trees with fall colors.
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Our 2026 Caturday calendars are here! Purchase in person at our Bellefonte branch or online at our Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/centrec...

All proceeds benefit the library! 😸

#CaturdayCalendar #LibraryFundraiser #CaturdayExtra #HoratioTheCat #JojoThePirateCat
A graphic featuring a map of the U.S. with 16 states highlighted in purple to show which states Caturday calendars have been shipped to. Images of cats Horatio and Jojo sit on either side of the text "Our Caturday calendars have reached 16 states and Canada! Where will Horatio and Jojo go next?"
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Get'cha head in a book! High School Mew-sical star Zac Efron celebrates his birthday today!

#Caturday #ZacEfron #HighSchoolMusical #HoratioTheCat
An orange cat dressed in a red Wildcats basketball jersey and brown wig to emulate High School Musical character Troy Bolton sits next to a tiny basketball and several Zac Efron DVDs.
October 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Come visit the #PARoom (open M-F, 12 - 5 PM) inside the #MilesHumesHouse to access our library system's special genealogical collections specific to Central PA!
#CentralPA #Genealogy #LibraryTips #LibSky
Library Tip #20: Engage in genealogical research at libraries near you. Many libraries give patrons access to Ancestry.com's "library edition" on site. Some public libraries also have incredible nondigitized genealogical collections; often specific to the area where that library is located. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of wheat against a grey sky.
October 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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This week, in honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay on Monday, #AxlProseTheAxolotl is reading the children's novel in verse, #RezDogs by Joseph Bruchac.
#BookSky #LibSky #KidLit
Axl Prose's book of the week. Picture of Axl Prose, the axolotl. Picture of the cover of the children's picture book, "Rez Dogs" by Joseph Bruchac. Graphics of books and book shelves.
October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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#CensorshipIsSo1984... Today we are featuring past #Caturday photos of banned or challenged books for the final day of #BannedBooksWeek2025 aka #FreedomToReadDay. 1/2

Learn more about these books & other challenged titles through Marshall University's database here: www.marshall.edu/library/bann...
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a grey shirt that sits next to the book 1984. A poster of an eye and the text "Big Brother Is Watching You" is on the wall behind the cat. A photo of an orange cat in a short brown wig, yellow shirt, and denim overalls to emulate the cover of the book "Bitter" by Akwaeke Emezi. A paintbrush sits in front of the cat and the book sits to the right of the cat. A photo of an orange cat dressed in a brown braided wig, brown shirt and jacket with a mockingjay pin and quiver of arrows. The cat sits next to the book "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins and a tiny bow.
October 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Read banned or challenged books! You can easily borrow copies of books that have been banned or challenged at different libraries or schools by picking one up from our #BannedBookDisplays at the #BellefonteLibrary, #CentreHallAreaBranchLibrary, or #HoltMemorialLibrary.
#BannedBooksWeek #LibraryTips
Library Tip #38: Read Banned Books or those that have been challenged! Banned and challenged books give us a vocabulary to discuss subjects that we often don't like to talk about. They also give us a safe space to explore topics that typically cause arguments or are shrouded in rumor and gossip. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
October 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Happy birthday to author Katherine Applegate!

We're celebrating with a photo featuring Horatio as the character Rachel "morphing" into a cat as featured on the second book of the #Animorphs series.

#Caturday #CaturdayExtra #KatherineApplegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social #HoratioTheCat
On a red background, three images of a cat in a blond wig and black shirt that each get shorter as the images ascend in the frame until the fourth image is just the cat to emulate the "morphing" cover of the Animorphs book The Visitor by Katherine Applegate.
October 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Check out the #HoltMemorialLibrary's display celebrating #BannedBooksWeek. Are any of these books some of your favorites? Why do you think they're important to read? Let us know in the comments.
#TheGiver #NineteenEightFour #TheKiteRunner #ThirteenReasonsWhy #ToKillAMockingbird #BookSky #LibSky
Banned Books Display at the Holt Memorial Library in Philipsburg, PA. Books that have been banned and challenged at other libraries and schools are placed in paper bags with labels that look burnt and are set on display shelves on the side of a bookshelf. The books include, "The Giver," by Lois Lowry; "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee; "Thirteen Reasons Why," by Jay Asher; "The Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini; and "1984," by George Orwell. Censorship is so 1984. Read for your Rights. Holt Memorial Library. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
October 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Here comes the sparkle... #Twilight was published 20 years ago in October 2005! Horatio is celebrating with an homage to the classic cover and character Edward Cullen (with added sparkle).

#Caturday #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a bronze wig and blue shirt with added graphic sparkles across its fur to emulate the character Edward Cullen from the Twilight series. The book Twilight sits next to the cat. A speech bubble with the words "This is the fur of a killer, Bella" is superimposed at the top of the photo.
October 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Our 2026 Caturday Calendars are now on sale! Stop by our Bellefonte branch to purchase in person or visit our Etsy shop to order: www.etsy.com/shop/centrec...

Thank you for your support!

#CaturdayCalendar #LibraryFundraiser #HoratioTheCat #JojoThePirateCat
A graphic featuring a tuxedo cat and an orange tabby with a copy of the 2026 caturday calendar between them and text detailing the calendar sales and etsy shop link.
October 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Always #citeyoursources! It's important for many more reasons than avoiding plagiarism. It gives value to other's work and shows other people that your assertions are reliable.

#InformationLiteracy #AvoidPlagiarism #LibraryTips #LibSky
Library Tip #13: Citing your sources is important for more reasons than worrying about getting in trouble for plagiarism. Every time you cite someone's work, you help them build their professional reputation and show that their work has value. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of open books and sheet music.
October 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM