Cleo the Cat who Mended a Family is Helen Brown's memoir of loss and recovery. Cleo, a black kitten with emerald eyes, launches a charming offensive on her unsuspecting and grieving family. Through many endings and new beginnings, Cleo manages to be the glue that holds them together.

My fave pet books and what I can't wait to read

Marley and me : life and love with the world's worst dog by John Grogan

Dewey : the small-town library cat who touched the world by Vicki Myron ; with Bret Witter

Homer's odyssey : a fearless feline tale, or how I learned about love and life with a blind wonder cat by Gwen Cooper

We, as humans and consumers, may look at food labels before we buy a product. Maybe if it's too high in sugar or sodium or fat we won't buy it. If you have a pet, have you ever read the labels on pet food? You might be surprised. This book, Feed Your Pet Right, is by a human nutritionist, Dr. Marion Nestle, and an animal nutrition expert, Dr. Maldon Neheim. The authors take a fascinating look at the science behind pet food and guides pet owners to make informed decisions to provide a healthy, balanced diet for their pets.

On a frigid night in 1988, an orange kitten was shoved into an after-hours public library book drop in Spencer, Iowa. In her memoir, Dewey : the Small Town Library Cat who Touched the World, Vicki Myron tells her story of how this sweet cat, named Dewey ReadMoreBooks, had an impact on her, the library patrons in this small community and all over the world. Register online and join us on Thursday, January 21st, at 11:00AM in the Purple Room for a fun and interesting book discussion!

Busy Moms Book Club has been canceled for the December 17th meeting. Please join us on Thursday, January 21st at 11:00AM in the Children's Library Purple Room for friendship and a fun discussion! Our selection is Dewey: the Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World. A film adaptation of this best-seller starring Meryl Streep is heading to the big screen around Christmas 2010.

This is a story about extraordinary love. Gwen had a broken heart and was living with 2 cats when her vet called to ask if she'd adopt an abandoned kitten. His eye infection wasn't caught in time and both eyes were surgically removed. She told the vet she'd be right over for a look. Well, for Gwen it was love at first sight. Homer's Odyssey celebrates the special connection between a human and a cat who overcame overwhelming odds.

If your little one just loves cats, then you'll enjoy these fun cat stories.

• Mama Cat Has Three Kittens
• I Love Cats
• I Like Cats
• Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat are you waking up?
• Metro Cat