CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is joining the nation in celebrating the National Education Association's (NEA) 21st annual Read Across America event. Several library branches will host celebrity readers during events scheduled Monday, March 2.
Read Across America celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday and the joy of reading. More than 45 million readers of all ages are expected to pick up a book and read during associated events held nationwide March 2.
To honor the good doctor and celebrate the fun and value of reading, CCPL is asking patrons to join NEA and many of America's leading literacy, youth and civic groups in bringing a nation of readers together under one hat – the red and white stovepipe made famous by the Cat in the Hat – for a flurry of reading excitement!
Check out the schedule of CCPL events listed below, and get ready to enjoy listening to Dr. Seuss favorites as we celebrate his birthday with local celebrities:
Main Library at 9:30 a.m.:
Raphael James, Live 5 News Anchor; Emily Gracey, WCIV Meterologist
Village Library at 10 a.m.:
Octavia Mitchell, WCBD News 2 Anchor; Mount Pleasant Fire Chief Mike Mixon
Dorchester Road Library at 10:30 a.m.:
Charlie T. RiverDog
Dart Library at 10:30 a.m.:
Carolyn Murray, WCBD News 2 Anchor
Baxter-Patrick James Island Library at 10:30 a.m.:
Jonetta Gregory, Principal of James Island Elementary School; Trooper Bob, WCIV, and Leah Crosby, CCPL Board Member
Mt. Pleasant Library at 10:30 a.m. :
Brad Franko, WCBD News 2 Anchor
Wando Mount Pleasant Library at 10:30 a.m.:
Dean Stephens, WCIV News Anchor
Otranto Road Library at 10:30 a.m.:
North Charleston Fire Department with a fire truck
Folly Beach Library at 10:30 a.m.:
Rev. Richard Summey; Tim Goodwin, Folly Beach Mayor
Cooper River Memorial Library at 10:30 a.m.:
North Charleston Fire Department Battalion Chief Eric Phillips
Poe/Sullivan's Island Library at 3 p.m.:
Pat O'Neil, Sullivan's Island Mayor
McClellanville Library a 3:30 p.m.:
Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department firefighter
West Ashley Library at 3:30 p.m.:
Charleston Police Department Deputy Chief Naomi Broughton