Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, MA. To honor his birthday, many schools and libraries celebrate his works. This March is the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Cat in the Hat. Children ages 4 and 5 years old are invited to attend a birthday party for Dr. Seuss Friday, March 2 from 1:00 to 2:00 at the Canton Public Library. Check out the links below to learn more about Dr. Seuss or for fun activities related to Dr. Seuss’ books.

• Printable Cat in the Hat activities
• Learn more about Theodor Geisel (called Dr. Seuss by most of us) by reading this online biography about him
• Another biography about Dr. Seuss from the NEA’s website
• Make your own red and white striped hat so you can look like the mischievous Cat in the Hat.
• Seuss-inspired recipes and activities, including green eggs and ham and drinkable pink ink.

St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 every year. This year it occurs on a Saturday. Many people wear green on this holiday in fear of being pinched if they don’t. Keep an eye out for leprechauns on this day, as tradition says if you catch one of the little magical creatures they will be forced to give you their gold. Check out the links below for the history behind the holiday and for St. Patrick’s Day crafts, recipes and online greeting cards and games.

• St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas for all ages.
• Send a friend or family member a St. Patrick’s Day greeting online.
• Find lots of St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas, recipes, how-to videos, and games at FamilyFun.com.
• Play Lucky’s Tic Tac Toe or try the Shamrock Drag and Drop Puzzle or many other fun St. Patrick’s Day online games.
• Learn more about Saint Patrick and the history of the holiday.

Purim
Purim begins sundown on Saturday, March 3. Purim is considered by some to be the most festive Jewish holiday because of the costumes, noisemakers and delectable treats. To learn more about the holiday or for fun Purim crafts or yummy recipes see the links below.

• Directions for three Purim crafts including noisemakers and a paper crown.
• Recipes for several delectable goodies to enjoy during Purim or anytime, including Hamantashen, the tri-cornered treat most associated with Purim.
• Online Fun and Games for Purim including: paint and print, word find, letter link, jigsaw puzzle and more.
• Test your knowledge about Purim with this online quiz.
• Make your own masks for Purim.

First Day of Spring (Wednesday, March 21st)
First Day of Spring
The first day of spring is also called the Vernal Equinox, as it is the day that the day and night both are 12 hours long. This year, spring officially begins on Wednesday, March 21. Get ready for the season with these links to spring crafts, coloring pages and spring-cleaning tips.

• Printable spring coloring pages for toddlers, preschoolers and Kindergartners.
• Make a chirping chick craft (no batteries required), for ages 3 and up.
• Ideas for how to involve young children in spring-cleaning.
• Spring-cleaning safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  

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National Women's History Month
The first National Women’s History Month was celebrated in 1987. Learn more and test your knowledge about numerous famous, and some not-so-well-known, women that played important roles throughout history by visiting the links below.

• Play the game Get the Picture: History Challenge.
• Learn about several female inventors who came up with their brilliant ideas when they were children.
• Profiles on thirteen fascinating famous female athletes.
• Find more links at the CPL Kids Women's History page.

Spring Into a Good Book!
Here are some sensational picture books and non-fiction books about spring that are available at the Canton Public Library:

• Mouse’s First Spring by Lauren Thompson
• Wake Up, It’s Spring! by Lisa Campbell Ernst
• Are You Spring? by Caroline Pitcher
• Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson
• Skunk’s Spring Surprise by Leslea Newman
• What Happens in Spring by Sara L. Latta
• Spring by Vic Parker