Yertle the Turtle

IMG_1577Update April 2021:  After 38 years of library service, library mascot Yertle the Turtle has retired. After careful consideration, we determined that it’s best for her well-being to spend her remaining years at home with one of our library staff members. We know this is difficult for the children and adults who grew up with Yertle as she will be greatly missed. It is our hope that she will be able to return for a special visit in the future. We thank you for the love and support the community has shown her all these years!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What kind of turtle is Yertle?   A wood turtle.
  • Is Yertle male or female?   Female.
  • What does she eat?   Shrimp, salmon, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, and cherries. Her favorite food is corn on the cob.
  • How did Yertle get her name?  She is named after the book, Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss.YertleTank
  • How old is Yertle and who found her?   In 1983 she was introduced to the library by long-time children’s librarian, Marie Catudal. We don’t know how old Yertle was before she came to the library but we estimate she is 45-55 years old.
  • Is she really the same turtle?   Yes, she is!