MANCHESTER — Children at Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library entertained by some unusual visitors Thursday afternoon.
David Witkowski of Curious Creatures showed off a chinchilla, tarantula and a bearded dragon among other exotic animals. The children got to see and and touch the animals during an interactive presentation.

Curious Creatures: Children meet animals
Angel, a Himalayan rabbit, sits still as children get to pet her during the Curious Creatures program at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library on Thursday.
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Curious Creatures: Children meet animals
David Witkowski of Curious Creatures has Charolette, a tarantula, walk across his face during Thursday’s program.
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Curious Creatures: Children meet animals
Tommy Bergeron touches Speedy the red footed tortoise’s shell.
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Curious Creatures: Children meet animals
David Witkowski of Curious Creatures holds up Wallly, a chinchilla, for the crowd to see.
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Curious Creatures: Children meet animals
Liz, a bearded dragon, was a fan favorite during the Curious Creatures program Thursday at Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library.
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