Baxter the Book is a mascot for Galion Public Library.
Early Life
Baxter began his life as a disadvantaged, orphaned young book, without
parents or even a name. When we first met him, he owned nothing but
the shoes he was wearing. Library employees befriended him and found
a hat for him to wear.
Career
Baxter came to Galion Public Library in spring of 2005, taking the
newly-created position of
Mascot
. His
responsibilities involve various aspects of public relations,
such as announcing library programs and livening up library
newsletters and other promotional materials.
Name
Baxter received his name when he was adopted by the library in the
summer of 2005, about two months after arriving. His name was chosen
as a result of a naming contest. Children who visited the library
submitted suggestions for his name, and
Baxter
was the
winning entry. Baxter is happy to have a name to call his own.