The Grinch steals hearts at Groton library

December 18, 2019 11:00 pm • Last Updated: December 20, 2019 9:53 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

The Grinch receives a hug from Avery Simmons, 7, left, and her friend Charlize Carver, 7, both of Groton, when he arrives Thursday, Dec. 19, 2 019, for the Cocoa with the Grinch event at the Groton Public Library. After having their picture taken with Grinch, people could have cocoa and create craft projects. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Groton — Children got to meet a holiday icon Thursday night at the Groton Public Library.

The main character of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Theodor Seuss Geisel, the famed children's book author known as Dr. Seuss, was at the library for the Cocoa with the Grinch event. Families were able to meet the Grinch and take photos with him before having hot cocoa and creating craft projects.

The Seuss book was first published in 1957 and has become a favorite holiday story. It has been adapted into both a famous animated television special in the 1960s, narrated by Boris Karloff, and a live-action film starring Jim Carrey in 2000.

The Grinch waves to the crowd as he arrives Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, for the Cocoa with the Grinch event at the Groton Public Library. After having their picture taken with Grinch, people could have cocoa and create craft projects. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Lucia Espinal, 4, of Groton gives the Grinch a hug before having her picture taken with him Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, with her brother Royce Espinal, 2, of Niantic looking on during the Cocoa with the Grinch event at the Groton Public Library. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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