DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama Hands & Voices marked its first Library Day in Dothan on Saturday, hosting a special storytime at the Main Library aimed at connecting Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families across the Wiregrass.
The free event took place at 10 a.m. Feb. 28, with no registration required.
Families gathered as volunteers led a reading of Pete the Cat, engaging children through interactive storytelling designed to be inclusive and accessible. After the reading, children created their own “Pete the Cat” paper crafts by tracing their hands and decorating them to resemble the beloved storybook character.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was also on site supporting the event, sharing information about its free book program that mails age-appropriate books each month to enrolled children from birth to age 5.
Alabama Hands & Voices, which is newer to the Dothan area, said the event is part of its ongoing mission to provide resources, advocacy and community support for families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children. The nonprofit serves families regardless of communication method and focuses on fostering peer connections among both children and parents.
For more information about Alabama Hands & Voices and future events, families can visit alhandsandvoices.org.
