Rockin’ into School with Eric Litwin 

Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library 

Everyone's favorite funky feline is making an appearance at the Downtown Main Library on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Join the Library for Rockin' into School with Eric Litwin, author of the original Pete the Cat books. Eric will sing and perform, followed by a book signing and photos.  

Other activities include:  

  • Pete the Cat mascot meet & greet 
  • Button making station 
  • Dance floor  
  • Games 
  • Pin the Button on Pete 
  • Tic - Cat - Toe 
  • Coloring pages 
  • Little Fox Faces - airbrush tattoos and balloon animals 
  • Kona Ice 

The event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase through Joseph-Beth Booksellers. A portion of the proceeds support The Library Foundation 

About Eric Litwin 

Eric is a song-singing, guitar-strumming, # 1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author who brings early literacy, music, and positivity together. He is the original author of the Pete the Cat series as well as the author of The Nuts, Groovy Joe, and The Poop Song. Eric's books have sold over 16 million copies, been translated into 17 languages, and won 26 literacy awards, including a Theodor Geisel Seuss Honor Award. 

Support Operation Backpack 

One of the ways the Library is rockin' into school is by supporting Operation Backpack in partnership with Volunteers of America. Consider bringing essential school supplies to the event to donate for local kids and teens in our community, ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year. 

Learn more about Operation Backpack. 

Mackenzie Manley is currently reading The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi.