PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZBudding artists — and twins — Malachi (left) and Michael Becker, of North Catasauqua, show off their book cover art creations during the Public Library of Catasauqua’s craft time as part of its 2025 summer reading program, themed Color Your World. The event will continue 3-4 p.m. July 17, 24 and 31 at the library, Third and Bridge streets.

Amy Feidler, library coordinator, and Ben Pletz, library assistant, provide artistic encouragement to attendees during the Public Library of Catasauqua’s crafttime as part of its 2025 summer reading program, themed Color Your World. The event will continue 3-4 p.m. July 17, 24 and 31 at the library, Third and Bridge streets.

From left, sisters Isabelle and Alexis De Perio and Maria Candamil, all of Catasauqua, enjoy the program together.

Catasauqua resident Isabel Pintor creates her own colorful cover for her book titled “How Rainbows are Made.”

Rylee Solano, of Bethlehem, proudly displays her rendition of the popular children’s book character Pete the Cat.

Feidler admires the artwork of Jewels and Holden Ettl, of Catasauqua.

Feidler reads a book to an interested audience of kids. The reading had an underlying lesson about books that may not have interesting illustrations to match their content.

Catasauqua resident Jace Reed (left) shares a laugh with family friend Carl Hartner while creating a book cover during crafttime. Adults accompanying the children are welcome to stay and enjoy the free program as well.