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Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday with NYC Kids
Unless you and your kids have been living under a plastic rock, you know that the animated film Dr. Seuss' The Lorax opens this Friday, March 2. What you may not realize is that Friday is also the late Dr. Seuss' 108th birthday and the annual launch of the National Education Association's Read Across America campaign.
Unlike the 2011 edition of Read Across America, this year's kickoff at the central branch of the New York Public Library isn't open to the public. However, there are still many ways your little Cat in the Hat fanatic can celebrate Seuss’ birthday in New York City. Read on for special storytimes, a super-cool Seuss art exhibit and ideas for marking the doc's big day on your own.
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The Art of Dr. Seuss – Soho
AFA Gallery, 54 Greene Street at Broome Street
Friday, March 2-Saturday, March 31: Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm
FREE
Presented in conjunction with Read Across America, this retrospective features more than 100 artworks created or inspired by Dr. Seuss. The best time to visit is on opening day, when cast members of Seussical the Musical will be greeting guests and reading the doc's beloved books.
Families can also enjoy readings of Dr. Seuss books, Seuss-inspired craft projects and other birthday fun at the following NYC libraries. All of these programs are FREE.
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library – Staten Island
2550 Victory Boulevard near Wyona Avenue
Thursday, March 1 at 4pm
Queens Central Library – Jamaica
89-11 Merrick Boulevard between 89th and 90th Avenues
Friday, March 2 at 4pm
Hollis Library – Queens
202-05 Hillside Avenue near 202nd Street
Friday, March 2 at 4pm
Mosholu Library – the Bronx
285 East 205th Street near Bainbridge Avenue
Friday March 2 at 3:30pm
Gerritsen Beach Library – Brooklyn
2808 Gerritsen Avenue near Gotham Avenue
Friday, March 2 at 4pm
Tottenville Library – Staten Island
7430 Amboy Road near Yetman Avenue
Wednesday, March 7 at 4pm
Special Seuss Programs
Dr. Seuss Workshops – Upper East Side
67th Street Library, 328 East 67th Street between First and Second Avenues
Mondays, March 5, 12 and 19 at 4pm
FREE
Kids can learn all about the wacky world of Dr. Seuss in these workshops run by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. The first session explores rhymes via The Cat in the Hat. Session two focuses on Seuss’ childhood as well as his unique art style. The final workshop spotlights Seuss' use of alliteration. Each session is limited to 25 participants. Register in person or via phone 212-734-1717.
Blooming Babies Series: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! – Crown Heights
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue between Prospect Place and St. Marks Avenue
Friday, March 2-Sunday, March 4 at 11:30am
Free with admission: $7.50
Tots can listen to Seuss' beloved books and create a Cat in the Hat-style party hat to take home.
How to Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday on Your Own
PBSKids will air a two-hour Cat in the Hat-athon on Friday, March 2 featuring a pair of brand-new episodes of the animated series.
Of course you can head to your local movie theater to see The Lorax on opening day. Download the movie app for additional fun and games or Lorax up your online photos with a bright yellow ‘stache.
If you're up for a road trip, head to Dr. Seuss' boyhood home in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Springfield Museum celebrates the doc daily with its And to Think that He Saw It in Springfield! exhibit and Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
Surprise your family by making green eggs and ham for breakfast! A little minced cilantro, pureed spinach or plain old food coloring should do the trick.
Hunker down for a Dr. Seuss read-a-thon of your own and find out how many times your tongue gets tied while reading Fox in Sox and other favorites.
Visit Seussville, the online home for all things Seuss where you'll find lots of toddler activities and computer games for school-age kids.
Help your kids create their own Dr. Seuss-like prose. I did it last year and while it isn't easy, it's a lot of fun.
