Derby Public Library to celebrate Read Across America Day

DERBY - Families with kids up to age 12 are welcome to visit Derby Public Library throughout the day with ongoing literacy-themed activities including a scavenger hunt and art/craft projects at the DIY Station.  

No registration needed for this portion of the celebration.

Nancy Hershatter

The day will also feature “Sing Me a Story” presented by Nancy Hershatter at 10:30 a.m. geared for kids ages 1-6 (siblings welcomed). 

Instrument play, creative movement, puppetry, and parachute fun are all part of this 45-minute, highly interactive program.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER EACH CHILD SEPARATELY.   

ALSO, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS DO NOT NEED TO  BE REGISTERED, ONLY THEIR CHILDREN.

Read Across America is an annual event celebrated on or near March 2, the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. 

It is a nationwide reading celebration that was created by the National Education Association in 1997 to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children.

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page and website.

Shops at Seymour ready to host 'First Saturday' celebration

SEYMOUR - Happy March! Come to downtown Seymour for our monthly "First Saturday" celebration!
Our shops will be open late and serving up some refreshments (and deals!)

Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts will be celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday with costumes, snacks, and a reading by local author Anthony Paolucci at 1 p.m.

Strand Theater in Seymour will be hosting "Treehouse Comedy Night" featuring Jackie Martling, Brian Barganier, and Regina DeCicco. (8-10 p.m.)

Tickled Pink will host a meet the author and book reading of Paw Elementary with local author Katie Melko (11 a.m.)

All of this and more! Head downtown March 2 and join the fun!

Shared from a Facebook event page.