Worcester's Little Free Libraries offer a world of reading for Read Across America Day
On Saturday, millions of Americans will pick up a book, open the cover and read in honor of National Read Across America Day. The annual event also marks the birthday of Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, encouraging youngsters to read one of the iconic tales or dress in the iconic stripes of the Cat in the Hat.
Worcester Public Schools shared their enthusiasm for Read Across America Day on Friday ahead of the Saturday holiday.
We have a special rap parody message from Principal Ish Tabales and the students of Union Hill Elementary ahead of Read Across America Day on March 2!
What will you be reading to celebrate? Comment your answers below! pic.twitter.com/ru1VxAcgAe— Worcester Schools (@worcesterpublic) March 1, 2024
For readers in Worcester, there is a plethora of Little Free Libraries dotting neighborhoods, offering visitors free books to borrow or keep. These libraries are located in front lawns, sidewalks and parks, and typically built by the property owner.
14 Alvarado Ave., Worcester
14 Oxford St., Worcester
16 Huntington Ave., Worcester — This Little Free Library is sponsored by a Better Shrewsbury and was created with an "anti-racist theme" created by local students.
15 Blackthorn Drive, Worcester
153 Moreland St., Worcester
16 Norrback Ave., Worcester — Put together by a recently retired nurse at St. Vincent Hospital, this Little Free Library was dedicated to Thomas John Finneran "TJF," who died in 2018.
19 Westbrook Road, Worcester
194 St. Nicholas Ave., Worcester
20 Vassar St., Worcester
21 Catherine St., Worcester — This particular library is dedicated in the memory of Nicholas Giakoumis, who died after being hit by a car just a block from the library's location.
21 Coolidge Road, Worcester
21/22 Vincent Ave., Worcester
24 Brandon Road, Worcester
31 Longmeadow Ave., Worcester
397 Grove St., Worcester
4 Waring Circle, Worcester
42 Shattuck St., Worcester
486 Chandler St., Worcester
57 Monterey Road, Worcester
6 Havelock Road, Worcester
63 Eastern Ave., Worcester
7 Sunny Hill Drive, Worcester
7 Windemere Road, Worcester
84 Longfellow Road, Worcester
9 Prouty Lane, Worcester
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Read Across America Day is here: Little Free Libraries in Worcester
