Dewey Readmore Books

Dewey Readmore Books, the name given to the library cat, is a symbol of his connection to the library and the importance of books to the people who named him.

The Library

The library is a 13,000 square foot building where Vicki served as the library director and where Dewey lived. It is located in Spencer, Iowa. The library was a major part of the community.

Spencer, Iowa

Spencer, Iowa is the town where Vicki lived and worked. It is located in northwest Iowa. Though the town had a population of only between 8,000 and 11,000 people around the time of the events of this book, it was the “biggest city for a hundred miles in any direction” (48).

Moneta, Iowa

Moneta is a small town 20 miles from Spencer and two miles from Vicki's childhood home. The town was never more than about 500 people, but the population swelled by...