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Baxter, The Library Cat: Mascot Information
Reserving the Mascot, Maine's Coon Cat Named Baxter
Baxter's container is like a very large hatbox and will be rolled to the front of the Library on a dolly.
- Costume FAQs
- Use policy for Mascot
- Mascot costume schedule
- Reserve the Mascot online
- Send feedback after your event
Publicity for the Mascot
- Downloadable Mascot Poster.doc (to add your own information) (Word, 442 KB)
- Photos to download to use on your website.
The above file requires either Microsoft Word or the Word Viewer.
Using the Mascot
Imagine the Power of Modern Marketing working for You and Your library!
Reserve our own Maine Coon Cat Library Mascot for your library event!
Library Mascot Programs have been wildly successful in communities nationwide by establishing an appealing and fun visual identification of libraries!
Visualize a Library Mascot in your community! Imagine the possibilities! For example...
- Enliven community parades and festivals and increase your library’s visibility with the appearance of the Maine Library Mascot!
- Emphasize outreach by bringing the Maine Library Mascot to Senior Centers, assisted living facilities, child care centers, preschools, and schools!
- Make new friends for your library by having the Library Mascot accompany you on visits to hospitals, business community events, Homecomings, and more!
- Celebrate special library events like Centennials, Grand Openings, and Summer Reading Kick-offs with visits from the Maine Library Mascot!
- Create a visual, exciting and modern presence for your library in your community with help from a Maine Library Mascot.
What is the story behind our Maine Coon Cat?
- The Story of a Cat - Mascot for Maine Libraries
(as told to us at the Maine Libraries Week Celebration on January 11, 2007 by Sarah Sugden, Director for Waterville Public Library) Cat story in Word (28 KB, This file requires either Microsoft Word or the Word Viewer.