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Thursday marks the 113th birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day. So where’s a better place to celebrate the literary icon and a love of reading than the library?

DeKalb County Public Library system will host events throughout March at several of its branches starting Wednesday.

Here is the list of branches’ events and times they will celebrate Dr. Seuss:

Redan-Trotti Library, located at 1569 Wellborn Rd, Lithonia, will have a daily "Dr. Seuss Seek and Find" contest. Families can collect Dr. Seuss hats each day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. to be entered in a prize drawing.

Wednesday March 1

Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library, 2861 Wesley Chapel Rd., Decatur. Dr. Seuss stories, crafts and games, 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Thursday March 2

Clarkston Library, 951 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston. Read Across America Day, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain. Dr. Seuss reading and reciting, 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Saturday March 4

Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Rd, Decatur. Dr. Seuss reading and crafts, 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday March 7

Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd, Lithonia. Dr. Seuss Storytime, 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Saturday March 18

Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon St, Stone Mountain. Dr. Seuss Party, 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., open to first 40 participants

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