Spend Read Across America Day at Farmingdale Library

Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 2 by joining book lovers and the for Read Across America day. 

The library has created a center dedicated to Dr. Seuss in the playroom of the Children's Department. There is a Dr. Seuss-themed movie theater, complete with DVDs, toys, games and books and residents are encouraged to stop by throughout the day.

Additionally, the library just began the "" initiative for adults and continues to expand its offering of

This year, the National Education Association, a group of more than 3.2 million educators who work to improve public schools, is calling on book lovers around the nation to read The Lorax, the popular Dr. Seuss children's book published in 1971 about the lovable creature who fights to save the environment. 

Share your plans for celebrating Read Across America Day here on Patch or on the Read Across America pledge site. NEA and Lorax' publisher, Random House, also have lesson plans and lots of other materials, resources and printable activities for teachers, parents and kids. 

What books are you reading? Are you going to the library today? Tell us in the comments.