Dewey, The Stokes Brown Public Library Turtle, Turns 16
SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Dewey, a male red-footed tortoise, has been a beloved fixture at the local library since 2015, and on December 16, staff and visitors gathered to celebrate a special milestone, his 16th birthday.
Dewey was donated to the library in 2015 by a patron, the Rouhotis family, and has since made his home in an enclosure inside the children’s area. From time to time, Dewey is allowed to walk around the children’s section, where he can interact with young visitors and serve as a hands-on educational experience…