Kittens, goats, and calves will bring their barnyard to the Algoma Public Library lawn on Thursday, June 12th. The library will be hosting an Animal Meet & Greet for visitors to learn more about farm animals, about showing them, and to pet them during the multi-sensory experience. 

The event will run 10a.m. until noon and members of the Kewaunee County 4-H will be on-site showing off their prized animals and baby calves will be brought in from Ebert Farms. 

“I feel like it's a great opportunity for any age to interact with these animals and especially see our community youth participate in a great program such as 4H,” said Adult Services Librarian Katie Haasch.

The event will allow visitors to get up close and personal to touch the animals and to ask their handlers questions. It is a great opportunity for all ages, especially those who were raised in the city and have never interacted with farm animals up close before.

“We're really excited to see

kids interact with animals that maybe they they don't typically see outside a book or an educational show on TV,” she said.

The staff at the library planned the event as a way to build strong community partnerships that encourage lifelong learning.

“The kids that come, might even get interested in the 4-H or they might be interested in having their first dog or having a cat,” added Haasch, “it’s awesome because it teaches them responsibility.”