The Life of Riley

<p>It was a long time ago-but it seems like yesterday-that a scruffy orange cat followed the sound of laughter all the way to the library.</p><p>He didn't mean to cause a stir. He only wanted to see what made everyone so happy.</p><p>But there was a sign on the door: <strong>NO PETS ALLOWED.</strong></p><p>Still the cat sat and waited... until the people noticed him.</p><p>They brought him snacks. They gave him a name-<strong>Riley.</strong></p><p>The mayor said no the town wrote letters.</p><p>When the unexpected happened the answer was clear: Riley found a job-<strong>and his home.</strong></p><p>This is the tale of how one curious cat and a caring community proved that a library is more than books and rules.</p><p>It's a place for everyone-and always has room for one more story.</p>