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Display Case

 

The display case features monthly exhibits of various arts and crafts, special collections, or items of community interest. Those individuals who would like to volunteer an exhibit for the display case should call Tammy Eustis at 663-2000.

Meet Hugh Lofting: 

Killingworth Resident 
and Children's Author

Once upon a time, many years ago--when our grandfathers were little children--there was a doctor--
John Dolittle, M.D.

 

These are the opening words of children's author Hugh Lofting in his now classic book 
The Story of Dr. Dolittle; a book about a doctor who could talk to the animals. 

Hugh Lofting moved to Killingworth in 1928 after having made a name for himself as  a popular author and winner of the coveted children's book award Newberry Medal. 

Thanks to the Killingworth Historical Society, on display this month are personal articles belonging to Mr. Lofting as well as pictures of the Lofting homestead and his burial site in Evergreen Cemetery. 

For more information about this author and his books go to: Wikipedia 

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Violin and Top Hat

 

Lofting Homestead

 

Rex Harrison as Dr. Dolittle

 

         And don't forget to check out one of his    books @ the Killingworth Library!
Mus-fe meddle de de,
which in Cat means "happy reading."