UCONN Avery Point Celebrate NEA's Read Across America Day on Feb. 29

The University of Connecticut Avery Point welcomes all local youngsters to attend a free reading party on Feb. 29 in support of the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day.

The event will run from 1-4 p.m. at the Branford House and the Student Center with live readings, games, crafts and a host of activities for children young and old. Each child will also be given a free book at the event.