Busy as a Dog?

Brutus has been a very busy dog the last few days. He thinks that the phrase "Busy as a bee" could be changed to "Busy as a dog."

First there was story hour on Tuesday where they played a fun game with something that looked like a parachute, whatever that is. It looked like a good thing to jump onto or pull on for a tug of war. He is looking forward to meeting more kids as story hour continues through November 16th.

Then last night he played hide and seek in the Kitchen Assistant's basket. He was looking for something to eat, but it only had the names which were being drawn for prizes. The program was interesting, but it sure made him hungry!

Then this afternoon there was a puppet show about a prince who had been turned into a pumpkin. Brutus got into the act, too. He thought that maybe kissing the pumpkin would turn it back into a prince, but found out that it took a princess sleeping on a mattress on top of the pumpkin to break the spell. Now could the witch make a pumpkin pie for him?

Brutus Takes In a Show!

Brutus was thrilled to attend the Owosso Library Puppeteer's performance of "The Tortoise and The Hare" last Tuesday. More than 40 people joined him at that show to watch the epic race of a speedy hare and a slow, yet steady tortoise. Brutus enjoyed the show, particularly the pizza delivery walrus who also raps.

Many of the people in attendance commented on the library's "new" puppet theater. In fact, it is the same theater with a a few new paint, trim, and lights. We think it looks like a million bucks though and are so grateful to the volunteer who helped give our puppet theater a new look!

Brutus Goes to a Puppet Show

Brutus made a new friend this week--the Little Red Hen. He was even a good dog and didn't chase or try to eat her! Little Red Hen was the star of a puppet show held in the Children's Department which was enjoyed by both Brutus and a number of kids. There were even other animals present (which made Brutus even happier). Brutus is now looking forward to story hours beginning again on January 5. This is always a good way to meet, and get lots of hugs, from the kids.

Spring Break Puppet Shows

Brutus had to join in on the fun and excitement of the Spring 2009 Puppet Shows. This week's show, Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark, is being performed through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Being a dog, Brutus just watched the fish; he didn't try to eat them like a cat might. While the puppet show was fun, he thought the treat (he could eat) at the end was the best part. He also enjoyed meeting some of the kids who attended.