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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: www.centrecountylibrary.org

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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Breaking News: Horatio is now officially old enough to vote! 🗳️🐾Eighteen years of wisdom, whiskers, and wonderful memories. Today, we celebrate Horatio’s 18th Birthday & retirement! #HoratioTheLibraryCat #18thBirthday #HoratioTheCat #LibrariesOfPA #CaturdayRetirement #EndOfAnEra
Photo of an orange and white cat wearing a blue Paisley bowtie. The cat sits next to the children's books "Vote for Our Future" and "Leo's First Vote" and a miniature ballot box. Text reading: Horatio has been the official face of our Caturday posts for years. He’s seen us through countless book and movie releases, celebrity birthdays, and social media trends. Today, Horatio is officially retiring to focus on his full-time hobbies: lounging and being pampered. We’re “fur”ever grateful for the joy he’s brought to our community and beyond.

We’re taking a pause on Caturday for now while we plan next steps for a regular fun Saturday post. Whether our future weekly updates feature a new four-legged resident or shift toward other library fun, we remain dedicated to Horatio’s mission of championing the importance of public libraries and celebrating diversity in arts and entertainment. We’ll always hold a space for the wonder and discovery that Horatio helped us share with you.A screenshot of text reading: Please join us in wishing Horatio the happiest 18th Birthday and sharing your favorite Caturday memories in the comments! Red balloon emoji. Hand painting down emoji. 

Note: Horatio will still be overseeing operations from the comfort of his favorite home recliner with significantly less paperwork. His retirement package includes full dental coverage (mostly for crunching treats) and a lifetime subscription to The Daily Birdwatcher.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Horatio celebrates the first #AcademyAwards ceremony held 97 years ago today! You can find all 98 best picture winners at our libraries here: search.centrecountylibrary.org/MyResearch/M... Discover these and more films at your local library! #Caturday #Oscars #HoratioTheCat
Photo of an orange cat in a black and white suit with a gold tie. The cat sits next to the book "Oscar Wars" by Michael Schulman, a miniature cat Oscar, and a stack of best picture winning films that include: Wings, It Happened One Night, Casablanca, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Sound of Music, Rocky, Chariots of Fire, Schindler's List, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Parasite, and One Battle After Another.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🐈‍⬛This #caturday Jojo the black and white cat visited the Cri-purr-ion Closet to share her favorite black and white films! 📽️ @criterion.bsky.social #jojothepiratecat #criterioncloset #criterionclosetpicks #librarypets #catvideos #JojoThrPirateCat
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Happy birthday @kumail.bsky.social! His work ranges from Oscar nominee (The Big Sick) to action (Eternals) to animation (Migration) to romcom (The Lovebirds) & TV (Silicon Valley). Horatio's #Caturday tribute showcases Kumail's current participation in the British series #Taskmaster.
Photo of a cat dressed in a black wig, blue jacket, and maroon shirt to emulate comedian Kumail Nanjiani's outfit on Taskmaster series 1. The cat sits next to several DVDs starring Nanjiani including Silicon Valley season 1, The Lovebirds, Migration, Eternals, and The Big Sick.  A stack of LEGO bricks, an orange, a rubber duck, and an envelope with the red "TM" wax seal are scattered around as easter eggs for his Taskmaster series.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Happy April 25th - the purrfect date! #Caturday #April25 #HoratioTheCat
Photo of a cat dressed in a blonde wig and silver and white striped dress with a Rhode Island sash to represent the character Cheryl, "Miss Rhode Island," from the film Miss Congeniality.  The cat sits next to the DVD of the film with the following film quote posted on the backdrop: "Describe your perfect date: That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th because it's not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket."
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Find joy at the library! #NationalLibraryWeek is April 19 to 25. We're celebrating a day early with Horatio and Jojo's tribute to librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social and his new book about going to the library! #LibraryLove #Caturday #HoratioTheCat #JojoThePirateCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a black wig with yellow headband and a burgundy shirt to emulate the cover of the book "I'm So Happy You're Here" by Mychal Threets.  A tuxedo cat in an orange and yellow shirt sits on the other side of the book.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Paws-itively Big News! The cat’s out of the bag: we’ve officially secured a Keystone Grant for our major expansion project & we can’t wait to show you what’s in store for the Centre Hall Area Branch. Get the "inside scoop" on the renovation here: www.centrecountylibrary.org/expandingcen...
Photo of an orange cat dressed in a blue shirt and yellow hard hat. The cat is surrounded by tools and sits next to the book "Construction Cat" by Barbara Odanaka.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Reading is out of this world! Are you excited by the Artemis II mission's flight around the moon? Then check out these books and films that further explore space: search.centrecountylibrary.org/MyResearch/M... #Caturday #Catstronauts #HoratioTheCat
Photo of an orange tabby cat dressed in a white astronaut suit with NASA patches and the name "Horatio" emblazoned at the top sat in front of a black background with stars to emulate space. The book Catstronauts by Drew Brockington sits next to the cat.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Put your paws up little monsters...Lady Gaga was born this day! #Caturday #LadyGaga #HoratioTheCat
An orange cat in a black dress and white blonde wig to emulate the cover of the Lady Gaga album "The Fame Monster."
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
March is Women's History Month! Learn more about these five women and their accomplishments at your local library! 1/5 #Caturday #WomensHistoryMonth #OctaviaButler #HoratioTheCat
An image of an orange cat dressed in a red and orange dress and headwrap to emulate the cover of the book "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler. The cat sits next to that book and three other books by Butler.
A graphic with the name Octavia Butler at the top and text that reads: Octavia E. Butler was an award-winning science fiction author and the first science fiction author to receive a MacArthur fellowship.

She was dyslexic but found solace in reading and was drawn to science fiction and began writing her own stories at age 10.

Her later works like Parable of the Sower and Kindred often explored dystopian themes and focused on Black injustice, global warming, women’s rights, and political disparity.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Horatio celebrates the #Oscars and pulls double duty as the Smokestack twins from #Sinners! 1/3 #Caturday #HoratioTheCat
A gold graphic featuring an Oscar silhouette and film reel at the top and text reading: Horatio at the Oscars.  The photo in the middle shows two copies of the same orange tabby cat with the left side dressed in a grey suit and red hat and the right side dressed in a light grey suit and blue hat to emulate the characters Smoke and Stack from the 2025 film Sinners.  The DVD of the film sits between the two cats.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Happy birthday to poet Amanda Gorman! She was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate and delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” during the 2021 presidential inauguration. #Caturday #AmandaGorman #Poet #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a yellow jacket with a black wig to emulate poet Amanda Gorman.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Roses are red Libraries are fun For quiet readers, loud learners, Grumpy cats, and everyone! #Caturday #ValentinesDay #ChildrensBooks #LokiTheFluffyCat
A photo of a fluffy orange cat sat next to the book "Mr. Pusskins." Pink and purple hearts decorate the white background behind the cat.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
At the #BellefonteLibrary, our #librarypet, #AxlProseTheAxolotl is celebrating #NationalPizzaDay (which happened this past Monday, Feb. 9th) with a book! He is reading the #juvenilenonfiction book, #FromVineToPizza by Penelope Nelson. #LibSky #BookSky
Axl Prose's book of the week. Picture of Axl Prose, the axolotl. Picture of the cover of the children's nonfiction book, "From Vine to Pizza" by Penelope Nelson. Graphics of books and book shelves.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
We're celebrating the start of the #WinterOlympics with a throwback to when Horatio highlighted the 40th anniversary of the "Miracle on ice" at the 1980 Winter Olympics. #Caturday #CaturdayThrowback #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a USA Olympic hockey jersey with a small hockey stick and puck sits next to the DVD "Miracle."
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Take meowt to the ball game: #JackieRobinson was born 107 years ago today! He was the first African American to play on an MLB team in the modern era and the first athlete in any sport whose number (42) was retired across all teams in their associated league. #Caturday #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a blue and white Brooklyn Dodgers jersey with a blue hat and white "B" emblem. The cat sits next to the DVD "42" and book "I Am Jackie Robinson" and a small bat.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
In the recent weather's honor, the #BellefonteLibrary's pet axoltl is reading the picture book, #WhenTheSnowIsDeeperThanMyBootsAreTall, written by Jean Reidy and illustrated by Joey Chou. The story is great for children ages 4 to 8 who love rhyming text and playing in the snow! #Booksky
Axl Prose's book of the week. Picture of Axl Prose, the axolotl. Picture of the cover of the children's picture book, "When the Snow is Deeper Than My Boots Are Tall" written by Jean Reidy and illustrated by Joey Chou. Graphics of books and book shelves.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Snow many books, snow little time! For more snow-themed books, check out this list: search.centrecountylibrary.org/MyResearch/M... #Caturday #CatSeesSnow #SnowDay #HoratioTheCat
A photo of a yawning orange cat wearing a green and white striped scarf to emulate the cover of the book "Cat Sees Snow."
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Remember to pick up some books and movies from your library in the next couple of days to prepare for #Snowmageddon from Sunday, Jan. 25th, morning to Monday, Jan. 26th, morning! We recommend borrowing at least 4 books and 2 movies for the weekend! #LibbyApp #LibSky #BookSky #CentreCountyPAWeather
Pennsylvania Weather Action Map of the upcoming snowstorm (Jan. 25th, 2026 - Jan. 26th, 2026) with overlays from the library. Books + Movies Needed for Snowmageddon. Issued 1/21/26 for Sunday AM - Monday AM. In the blue snow band on the map are the words: 3 books + 1 movie. In the red snow band on the map (where Centre County is) are the words: 4 books + 2 movies. In the yellow snow band on the map are the words: 5 books + 3 movies. CCLHM logos are on the map where Bellefonte and Philipsburg would be with arrows pointing to them that start at the words: Get books/movies here. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Thank you fur being a friend, Betty White! The actress and comedian was born 104 years ago today. What is your favorite Betty White project? #Caturday #BettyWhite #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange and white cat wearing a teal dress, ivory wig, and pearl necklace to emulate Betty.  The cat sits next to the memoir "If You Ask Me" by Betty White and three pop vinyl figures of the Golden Girls.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Get carried away into a new year! What new things will you try this year? books? movies? music? hobbies? crafts? places to visit? Let us know! #Caturday #HarrietGetsCarriedAway #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed as a penguin sits next to a plush penguin and the book "Harriet Gets Carried Away."
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
You can access our libraries' calendars through each of our libraries' location pages on our website (linked below). Are there any upcoming events that you're excited about? Let us know in the comments! www.centrecountylibrary.org #LibraryTips #LibraryEvents #LibSky #InformationLiteracy
Library Tip #48: Use your local library's event calendar and go to the events that interest you! Going to library events is a great way to meet people with similar interests, to stay healthy, and to have fun. Many public libraries will host game clubs, craft clubs, cooking classes, and even yoga classes! You just have to look at the calendar. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of a snowy scene with conifer trees reflecting in a frozen body of water.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
It's the final day of our #Taskmaster "Mew Year's Treat" tribute with the Taskmaster and Taskmaster Assistant themselves, Greg Davies and Alex Horne. Be sure to complete the final library task! #Caturday #Taskmeowster #HoratioTheCat #JojoThePirateCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a black shirt and black jacket with a short off white big and black-rimmed glasses to emulate Taskmaster Greg Davies and a tuxedo cat dressed in a black jacket and white shirt to emulate Taskmaster assistant Alex Horne. The two cats sit on gold thrones with red velvet cushions with a black and red damask background. Between the two cats sits a miniature gold cat head trophy to mimic the Taskmaster trophy. The book Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People by Alex Horne sits in front of the trophy table. The word "Taskmeowster" overlays the top of the photo. Text on a white background with a red and black damask border reads:  Visit your local library's website and learn about resources like eBooks/eAudiobooks, Interlibrary Loan, Accessible Media Programs, Educational Resources, and more. Your time starts now.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Day 5 of #Taskmaster "Mew Year's Treat" with series 19 contestants Stevie Martin and Jason Mantzoukas. Your daily task is to attend a library event! #CaturdayExtra #Taskmeowster #HoratioTheCat #JojoThePirateCat
A photo of a tuxedo cat dressed in bright blond wig and black tracksuit with gold trim to emulate comedian Stevie Martin and an orange cat dressed in a salt and pepper wig and beard and white button-down short sleeved shirt to emulate comedian Jason Mantzoukas. DVDs sit between the two cats include Driving Lessons; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Baby Driver; and The Good Place: Season 4. Text at the bottom of the photo reads: Stevie Meowtin & Jason Mantsoukaz, A.K.A. Team Javie Meowzoukatz, Series 19.Text on a white background with a red and black damask border reads:  Attend a library event like a book club, craft program, or storytime. Your time starts now.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Day 4 of our #Taskmaster "Mew Year's Treat" with series 17 contestant, comedian and actor Nick Mohammed. Don't forget about your daily task: supporting your local library! #CaturdayExtra #Taskmeowster #HoratioTheCat
A photo of a cat dressed in a Dracula outfit complete with black cape and black wig to emulate comedian Nick Mohammed's outfit during series 17 of Taskmaster.  The cat sits next to a DVD of Ted Lasso: The Complete Series.  Text at the bottom of the photo reads: Nick Meowhammed, Series 17. Text on a white background with a red and black damask border reads:  Support your local library by advocating, giving, or volunteering. Your time starts now.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Day 3 of our #Taskmaster "Mew Year's Treat" with series 16 contestant, TV presenter and comedian Sue Perkins. Your corresponding task of the day is to borrow an item from your local library! #CaturdayExtra #Taskmeowster #HoratioTheCat
A photo of a cat dressed in a green jumpsuit with a name tag reading "Purrkins" and two Girl Guides patches. The cat also wears a short black wig and black-rimmed glasses to emulate author and comedian Sue Perkins. The cat sits next to The Big Book of Amazing Cakes and Spectacles by Sue Perkins.  Text at the bottom of the photo reads: Sue Purrkins, Series 16.Text on a white background with a red and black damask border reads: Borrow an item from your local library. Your time starts now.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
It's Day 2 of our #Taskmaster "Mew Year's Treat" with series 9 contestant, New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo. Your daily task is to follow your local library on social media! #CaturdayExtra #Taskmeowster #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in an orange jacket, black shirt, curly brown wig, and glasses to emulate New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo. The cat sits next to two books about New Zealand, the fiction book "The Luminaries" and poetry book "Rangikura" by Tayi Tibble.  Text at the bottom of the photo reads: Rose Catafeo, Series 9.Text on a white background with a red and black damask border reads: Visit your local library and sign up for a library card if you do not already have one.  Your time starts now.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
We're counting down our "Mew Year's Treat" with special #Taskmaster themed Caturday posts this week! Check out past contestants, the library items they're connected to & complete today's library task! First up, author Richard Osman from series 2! #CaturdayExtra #Taskmeowster #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a blue jacket, black shirt, brown wig, and glasses to emulate author Richard Osman.  The cat sits next to the books We Solve Murders and The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.  Text at the bottom of the photo reads: Richard Pawsman, Series 2.Text on a white background with a red and black damask border states: Visit your local library and sign up for a library card if you do not already have one.  Your time starts now.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
We hope your year is gonna be golden! Horatio is celebrating 2025 with a tribute to this year's animated hit film #KpopDemonHunters with books about Korean culture and dressing as the character Rumi. What was your favorite piece of media (book, film/TV, music) from 2025? #Caturday #HoratioTheCat
A photo of an orange cat dressed in a purple braided wig and black and gold outfit to emulate the character Rumi from the film KPop Demon Hunters. The cat sits next to three books about Korean culture.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Meowy Christmas! Horatio and Jojo wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! #Caturday #HoratioTheCat #JojoThePirateCat
A photo of a tuxedo cat dressed in a pink shirt with a brown wig sitting next to an orange cat and a ceramic cat Christmas tree with a red ornament hanging in the background. The scene emulates the cover of the children's book "How to Decorate a Christmas Tree" which sits in the background.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
What do you want to find at the library? #LibraryTips #GatewaysToKnowledge #LibraryLife #AllAreWelcome #LibSky
Library Tip #62: You don't have to be "smart" to use the library. The only requirement is that you have a desire to find something. This could be the book you want to read, the movie you want to watch, a toy you don't have at home, the bathroom, or just a place to relax. Public libraries are gateways to fulfilling numerous needs for people and all people are welcome inside. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background of a parlor with a fireplace and Christmas tree.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
And we have more favorite library staff reads of 2025 to share! Have you read any of these books? Let us know what you thought of them in the comments! #LibraryStaffReads #BasicLiteracy #ReadsOf2025 #BookRecommendations #BookSky #LibSky
Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Lisa's picks: 1) Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones, 2) The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap, 3) When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley, 4) Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, 5) The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Barbara's picks: 1) All the Glimmering Stars by Mark Sullivan, 2) Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, 3) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker, 4) The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, 5) My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Judy's picks: 1) James by Percival Everett, 2) The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, 3) The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, 4) The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 5) An American Childhood by Annie Dillard. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Our 2026 Caturday calendars have traveled far! Will Horatio and Jojo make it to all fifty states? Calendars will continue to be mailed through December 22 or until sold out. Once sold out, we'll make a preorder note on our Etsy shop and orders will be mailed by January 21, as we await new stock.
A graphic featuring a map highlighting the 36 states that the caturday calendar has traveled to and noting it has also gone to Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK.A graphic featuring a photo of cats and Horatio and Jojo sitting next to the caturday calendar and text detailing the information in this post.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Check out some more of our library staff’s favorite reads of 2025! 📚 After seeing these picks, do you have any books you’d recommend we read? #FavoriteReadsOf2025 #LibraryStaffPicks #BookRecommendations #BookSky #LibSky
Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Bobbie's picks: 1) "The Impossible Fortune," by Richard Osman; 2) "The Restoration Garden," by Sara Blaydes; 3) "Strangers in Time," by David Baldacci; 4) "Not Quite Dead Yet," by Holly Jackson. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Julie's picks: 1) "My Friends," by Fredrik Backman; 2) "Funny Story," by Emily Henry; 3) "Eddie Winston is Looking for Love," by Marianne Cronin; 4) "The Road to Tender Hearts," by Annie Hartnett; 5) "Pomona Afton Can so Solve a Murder," by Bellamy Rose. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Megan's picks: 1) "The Keeper of Magical Things," by Julie Leong; 2) "FantasticLand," by Mike Bockoven; 3) "Daughter of No Worlds," by Carissa Broadbent; 4) "Sunrise on the Reaping," by Suzanne Collins; 5) "What the Woods Took," by Courtney Gould. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
It's time for round 2 of our library staff's favorite reads of the year! Do you see any books that you want to read next? #LibraryBooks #BookRecommendations #LibraryStaffFavorites #Readsof2025 #LibSky #BookSky
Library Staff's Favorite Reads of 2025. Leah's picks: 1) The Iliad by Homer, 2) And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, 3) Trauma and the Soul: A Psycho-spiritual approach to human development and its interruption by Donald Kalsched. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Basic Literacy.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Amelia's picks: 1) Code Noir by Canisa Lubrin, 2) Mother River by Can Xue, 3) A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf, 4) Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, 5) The Last Pomegranate Tree by Bachtyar Ali. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Basic Literacy.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Amanda's picks: 1) Misfit by Gary Gulman, 2) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 3) Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts by Oliver Burkeman, 4) The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, 5) Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Karma is a cat and today is Taylor Swift's birthday! #Caturday #TaylorSwift #Karma #HoratioTheCat
An orange cat dressed in a blonde wig and purple dress to emulate singer Taylor Swift. The cat sits next to a miniature microphone and blue guitar, and three books about Taylor Swift including: The Eras Tour Encyclopedia, Taylor Swift By the Book, and Taylor Swift Wildest Dreams.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Looking for your next great read? Our library staff has rounded up their top 5 favorite reads of the year, and we're sharing them with you! Here's what we loved -- and stay tuned for even more favorites as we head into the winter holidays! ❄📚 #BookRecommendations #LibraryReads #BookSky #LibSky
Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Brandie's picks: 1, "The Frozen Rivers," by Ariel Lawhon; 2, "First Lie Wins," by Ashley Elston;  3, "Before We Were Yours," by Lisa Wingate; 4, "The Women," by Kristin Hannah; 5, "The Four Winds," by Kristin Hannah. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Beth's picks: 1, "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet," by Becky Chambers; 2, "The Inevitable Ruin," by Matt Dinniman;  3, "Piranesi," by Susanna Clarke; 4, "Nettle & Bone," by T. Kingfisher; 5, "Starship Troopers," by Robert A. Heinlein. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.Library Staffs' Favorite Reads of 2025. Ashley's picks: 1, "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil," by V.E. Schwab; 2, "Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures," by Katherine Rundell;  3, "A Psalm for the Wild Built," by Becky Chambers; 4, "Sunburn," by Chloe Michelle Howarth; 5, "The God of the Woods," by Liz Moore. Basic Literacy. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
This week, the #BellefonteLibrary's library pet, #AxlProseTheAxolotl, is reading the graphic novel, "Cool Code," written by Deirdre Langeland and illustrated by Sarah Mai. #JuvenileGraphicNovels #KidsBookRecommendations #BasicLiteracy #CoolCodeBook #BookSky #LibSky
Axl Prose's book of the week. Picture of Axl Prose, the axolotl. Picture of the cover of the juvenile graphic novel, "Cool Code" written by Deirdre Langeland and illustrated by Sarah Mai. Graphics of books and book shelves.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Snow many books, snow little time! What are your fur-avorite books to read during the winter months? #Caturday #Winter #WinterReads #HoratioTheCat
A photo of a yawning orange cat in a green and white striped scarf around its neck sits next to the book "Cat Sees Snow."
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
❄ Snow is here is #CentreCountyPA! With winter weather on the mind, our #BellefonteLibrary library pet, #AxlProseTheAxolotl is reading the picture book, "Small Walt and Mo the Tow," written by Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marc Rosenthal. #PictureBooks #ReadALoud #ChildrensBooks
Axl Prose's book of the week. Picture of Axl Prose, the axolotl. Picture of the cover of the children's picture book, "Small Walt and Mo the Tow," written by Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marc Rosenthal. Graphics of books and book shelves.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
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?".
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
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.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
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.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
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.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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).
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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! #LibSky #BookSky
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.
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum @centrecolibrary.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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.
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