A free children’s program called Read Across America 2013 will be offered Friday, March 1 at Lake Placid Memorial Library.

The brain child of a National Education Association task force back in 1997, Read Across America was launched from the idea that if schools hold pep rallies to excite kids about sports, why not do something “fun” to excite kids about reading? March 2 was chosen to honor the birthday of an American author enjoyed by all age levels — Dr. Seuss.