Titusville Branch Library Hosts First Community Care Day for People and Pets
Titusville Library Branch Manager Reba Williams-Patton with Dr. Russell Johnson, DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer, Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway and a patron holding his dog at Community Resource Care and Paw Day
What an Amazing Day of Community Connection, Care, and Education!
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Titusville Branch Library’s monthly Titusville Community Resource Day expanded beyond serving people to helping patrons care for their four-legged friends. This month’s focus on Pet Care & Wellness brought together families, students, and community stakeholders for a day filled with education, support, and essential services.The event marked the library’s first-ever Community Care Day, a special extension of its monthly resource initiative dedicated to promoting literacy and raising awareness of animal car e resources throughout the Titusville community.
Since its launch, the Titusville Community Resource Day Program has served as a cornerstone of community engagement, providing residents with access to health screenings, senior resources, food distribution, educational enrichment, and workforce support. Each month, the program features a distinct theme that reflects the evolving needs of the Titusville community.
Since its launch, the Titusville Community Resource Day Program has served as a cornerstone of community engagement, providing residents with access to health screenings, senior resources, food distribution, educational enrichment, and workforce support. Each month, the program features a distinct theme that reflects the evolving needs of the Titusville community.
The introduction of Community Care Day for People and Pets build upon this foundation by incorporating pet wellness and animal education into the library’s holistic vision of community health. The initiative demonstrates how libraries can serve as both informational and compassionate anchors, connecting residents to vital services that enrich lives in meaningful ways.
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
* The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) brought two mobile units on-site to support vaccination and adoption efforts. Over 200 people attended the indoor pet adoption event, resulting in five successful adoptions connecting pets with seniors, families, and children.
* The on-site vaccination clinic served approximately 100 attendees, providing vaccinations for 50 cats and 50 dogs.
* The on-site vaccination clinic served approximately 100 attendees, providing vaccinations for 50 cats and 50 dogs.
* Dr. Russell Johnson, DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer for GBHS, delivered an engaging presentation to students from Freedom Prep Charter School and The Montessori School on responsible pet care and humane treatment.
* Students checked out books, completed library card applications, and accessed educational materials promoting literacy and learning.
* The Book Club met during the event, continuing its mission to foster community literacy and lifelong learning.
* The Food Hub Program provided groceries and pantry items to support families facing food insecurity.
* Additional community resources, including the Clothing Boutique, were available to attendees.
In total, the event welcomed over 300 community members.
* Branch Manager Reba Williams gave three television interviews, spotlighting the Titusville Library’s expanding role as a changing agent.
* The Book Club met during the event, continuing its mission to foster community literacy and lifelong learning.
* The Food Hub Program provided groceries and pantry items to support families facing food insecurity.
* Additional community resources, including the Clothing Boutique, were available to attendees.
In total, the event welcomed over 300 community members.
* Branch Manager Reba Williams gave three television interviews, spotlighting the Titusville Library’s expanding role as a changing agent.
Written by Reba Williams-Patton, Branch Manager- Titusville Branch Library
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