PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZAmelia Delatore, of North Catasauqua, works on some artwork that gives new meaning to fingerpainting during the final summer reading program event Aug. 7 at Public Library of Catasauqua, 302 Bridge St. The weekly gathering of kids of all ages included reading and crafts in the library’s auditorium.

Jace Reed, of Catasauqua, assisted by Carl Hartner, creates a block painting masterpiece using swimming pool noodles for an art project during Public Library of Catasauqua’s summer reading program, held Aug. 7 at the 302 Bridge St. site.

Reading program participants, such as Amelia Delatore, of North Catasauqua, are engaged as they enjoy book readings.

Amy Feidler, reading program coordinator, highlights some of the artwork created during the previous week when the theme was gardens, which discussed the artwork of French impressionist painter Claude Monet.

Children get cozy with books and activities in the library auditorium for the last day of the summer reading program.

Budding artists! Children and adults attending the program gather for a group photo to collectively display their artwork.

Elliana and her grandmother Connie Molchany, of North Catasauqua, eagerly await the start of the craft.

Feidler paints with Elliana Pellosie, of Northampton, and Amelia.