A clowder of cats at the library?
Photo by Christy Porter
It would only appear that there was a clowder of cats in hats at the Licking Library on Saturday morning. The kids, along with librarians Lee Ann Akins (center, back) and Brandie Smith (right, seated) shared their smiles and “Cat in the Hat” masks with others.
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor
Participants of all ages enjoyed a morning of Dr. Seuss escapades at the Licking Library on Saturday, as they celebrated Dr. Seuss Day with Branch Librarians Lee Ann Akins and Brandie Smith.
The nationwide reading celebration takes place on March 2, in honor of the birthday of children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel’s, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss. The second day of March also kicks off National Read Across America Week and National Reading Month.
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Librarian Akins, in costume, began the event with a reading of “The Cat in the Hat.” Her expressions and delivery brought it even more alive to the 26 attentive children and 20-plus parents and adults, many who could quickly repeat the quirky phrases from the book.
Photos by Christy Porter
The kids were then treated to an interesting collection of fun snacks, Dr. Seuss style, while Akins read, “If You Think There’s Nothing to Do.”
Photos by Christy Porter
Crafts included theme appropriate fun for the kids, with parents and adults happily assisting. Thing one: the children made “Cat in the Hat” masks, complete with the bowtie and whiskers. And then taking the suggestion, “You might want to grow plants,” from “If You Think There’s Nothing to Do,” the kids proceeded to Thing two: making decorated starter planters sown with flower seeds.
The exciting morning concluded with Akins reading “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back” to our wonderful local Somebodies.
The Texas County Library in Houston will host Dr. Seuss Day at their location on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
