Young minds get to play pet doctor at library play station

Rochester firefighter Dave Levesque's daughter demonstrates how to provide a check-up for a guinea pig (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - A collaboration between Rochester Public Library and Broadview Animal Hospital has resulted in the creation of a play area where children can learn about veterinarian services.

Much of the supplies to create the space was donated by Broadview. The play area, which also includes a grooming station, is located in the Children's Room.

According to children's librarian Christina Paquette, the play area gives children the opportunity to role-play as community helpers and practice responsible pet care.

Staff members from Broadview Animal Hospital said they were excited to collaborate with the library to create a pet care corner.

In addition to the play area, the Children's Room will be collecting donations for the Pope Memorial Humane Society-Cocheco Valley from Dec. 1 to Dec. 17. Donations can be delivered to the library.

Some of the most needed items are dry cat and dog food, wet kitten food, paper towels, and large dog toys. A more extensive list can be found at Wish List | Pope Memorial Humane Society (popememorialcvhs.org).