Bilingual Pet Plushie Adoption Day / Día de Adopción de Peluches

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Meeting Room. Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the library in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Children are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption, then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar and special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate. Kids will have time to name their new friend and imagine fun adventures together. Come for the stories and fun-leave with a snuggly new companion! Select locations will have furry and scaly visitors from the Nebraska Humane Society! Check with the branch for more details. Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activities. This is a free event for kids ages 3-10. Registration is required and opens October 1. Please call (402) 444.4851 or email wc-managers@omahalibrary.org to register. Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activity. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org to request accommodation. Requests must be made at least five business days before the activity or event. ¡Acompáñanos para un día de adopción tierno y creativo en la biblioteca en celebración del Mes Nacional de Adopta un Perro de Refugio en octubre! Los niños están invitados a escuchar cuentos divertidas sobre la adopción de mascotas, y después podrán escoger entre varios peluches de animalitos para “adoptar” y llevarse a casa. Cada peluche tendrá la opción de crearle un collar y una casita especial, además de completar un certificado de adopción. También tendrán tiempo para ponerle nombre a su nuevo amigo e imaginar…

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