As an alternative to pet therapy, Ela Area Public Library's Outreach Services has introduced a new breed: robotic animals. Four dogs and cats have added a personalized and playful experience to the ...

Kate Berry, adult services supervisor with the Eugene Public Library, holds one of the robot cats, which were recently added to the library's Library of Things collection. Rachael McDonald / KLCC ...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — A patron at the ribbon cutting of the new Blount County Public Library robotic book drop said it best. "It's like a Dollywood ride for books," the person said, after trying it for ...