Read all about it! Hart Library celebrates Read Across America Day

Police Chief Robert Noble, Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and Lakeland Schools Superintendent Karen Gagliardi champion children’s literacy, reading to the town’s youngest residents.

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Lakeland Schools Superintendent Karen Gagliardi kicks off the event by reading “Be Brave Little Penguin” by Giles Andreae.

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Assemblyman Matt Slater reads “Little Blue Truck and Racer Red” by Alice Schertle.

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Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman reads “Rrralph” by Lois Ehlert.

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Families listen during storytime.

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Police Chief Robert Noble reads “The Bad Seed” by Jory John.

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Read Across America Day celebrates the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss on March 2 and highlights the joy of reading in communities nationwide.

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Posted Monday, March 2, 2026 5:55 pm

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor

Yorktown’s youngest readers got a special treat Monday as the John C. Hart Memorial Library marked Read Across America Day.

Assemblyman Matt Slater, Police Chief Robert Noble, Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman and Lakeland Schools Superintendent Karen Gagliardi joined in, taking turns reading to eager children during storytime.

Even Sonic the Hedgehog stopped by to listen.

The event celebrates the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss on March 2 and highlights the joy of reading in communities nationwide.

Keywords

John C. Hart Memorial Library, Read Across America Day, Police Chief Robert Noble, Yorktown Police, Assemblyman Matt Slater, Lakeland Central School District, Superintendent Karen Gagliardi, Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman