Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with The Cat in the Hat at all Randolph libraries

ASHEBORO -- Meet The Cat in the Hat and other crazy characters during the first week in March as all seven public libraries in Randolph County celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

The Cat, a.k.a. storyteller and illusionist Caleb Sigmon, will appear for a performance and meet-and-greet at all the libraries as follows:

· Archdale: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 10433 S. Main Street.;

· Asheboro: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, 201 Worth Street.;

· Franklinville: 4 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 111 Sumner Place;

· Liberty: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 239 S. Fayetteville Street;

· Ramseur: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 1512 S. Main Street;

· Randleman: 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, 142 W. Academy Street;

· Seagrove: 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 530 Old Plank Road.

The performances, sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph County Public Library, are free and the public is invited.

The fun, interactive events will feature live actors, puppets, music and audience participation, followed by a Meet-and-Greet with the Cat.

Sigmon visited the Asheboro library in December as the Grinch, drawing an audience of over 300.

Performing a variety of shows 150 times a year with a unique blend of magic, drama and storytelling, Sigmon is a mainstay of libraries, schools, churches and performing arts centers.  He has appeared at venues ranging from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk to the Johnny Carson Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dr. Seuss’s actual birthday is March 2.

For further information, call 336-318-6804.