This is a fun and inexpensive way to have an awesome family night together," said director of children and youth Jan Betty, describing the Milanof-Schock Library's "Celebrate Seuss: A Library Adventure." "We are a community space, and this is a great way to bring folks in from the community to relax and enjoy."

The Dr. Seuss event will be held on Friday, March 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. Tickets must be purchased in advance in person at the library, and families will sign up for a time slot in order to stagger attendance and cut down on crowds.

Betty, affectionately known as "Miss Jan," said families can expect to interact with Seuss characters and pick up some fun prizes.

"The adventure begins in the program room, where you pack your bag and prepare for your 'trip.' Our friends leave the room and travel from station to station throughout the library, where they will participate in activities in each of the seven stations," she explained. "There are small prizes at most stations, and many of those stations include a Dr. Seuss character like Fox in Socks, Horton the elephant, the Grinch and Gertrude McFuzz."

Thing 1 and Thing 2 will be helping out, and people may take pictures with the Cat in the Hat. Each child will also receive a ticket to put in one of the prize baskets at the end of the trip.

Putting together an event like this requires a team, Betty said, noting that the Seuss characters will be sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Norlanco-Rheems and students affiliated with the organization will serve as volunteers.

"Both Key Club and Builders Club will be participating in the event again this year," she shared. "Most of the library staff and several library volunteers will also participate. It takes at least 24 people to run this event comfortably, and I am always encouraged by the number of volunteers who come out to help."

The Seuss event is popular, Betty emphasized, and space is limited. "Get your tickets early, because we always sell out," she said.

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