LEARNING VENTRILOQUISM — Ava Dillon, 4, of Wintersville, was among those taking part in the Mr. Puppet ventriloquist show held Monday at the Schiappa Library. The performance was one of several activities being offered by the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County during its annual summer reading program. The Color Our World reading program began Monday and will continue through July 26. Mr. Puppet also visited additional branches throughout the county to perform his show, including the Main Library, Brilliant Library and Toronto Library on Monday; and the Adena Library, Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant branch and Tiltonsville Library on Tuesday. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is continuing its Color Our World Summer Reading Program, providing an array of events and activities for children, teenagers and adults at branches throughout the county.

The program began on Monday and will continue through July 26.

Upcoming events will feature a new StoryWalk being planned for 10 a.m. June 28 in Richmond Park.

While children are enjoying the StoryWalk, organizers will have dog treats available for those who walk their dogs at the park.

In addition, there will be an edible grab-and-go craft for residents of all ages, while supplies last.

The Knotty Pint Drink Truck will be on site selling mocktails to visitors and those who have already pre-registered to participate in the library’s Paint ‘n Sip in the Park activity, which is already at capacity, officials noted.

Upcoming activities for the week of June 22-28 have been announced and will include the following:

Main Library (740) 282-9782

Mending Monday will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 23. Residents are encouraged to bring their projects to the library and receive guidance from officials and the free use of sewing machines and materials on site.

Adults: Book Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. June 25 to discuss “Muzzled,” by David Rosenfelt. Call to join.

Children: Join science heroes and turn science into an adventure at 12:30 p.m. June 23. This activity will include hands-on experiments and interactive stories. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call to register.

Meet Esteban, the Green Crayon at 2:30 p.m. June 26. Those attending will hear stories about crayons and have their photo taken with Esteban. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Adena Branch (740) 320-0009

Adults: Color pages designed for adults between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. June 23. Supplies and snacks will be provided.

Make a mandala magnet on June 26 at 5 p.m. Register to attend.

Children: Mom & Me Paint ‘n Sip will be on June 28 at noon. Register to attend this creative program that includes snacks.

Meet Esteban the Green Crayon on June 24 at 11:30 a.m. Listen to stories about crayons and take a photo with Esteban. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Brilliant Branch (740) 314-4309

Teens: Teens can create graffiti art at 6 p.m. June 23. Register to participate.

Children: Meet Esteban, the Green Crayon at 11:30 a.m. June 26. Participants will listen to stories about crayons and have their photo taken with Esteban. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call to register.

Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch (740) 314-4310

Children: Stop in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. June 26 to decorate a foam frame, available while supplies last.

Meet Esteban, the Green Crayon at 2 p.m. June 24. Those attending will listen to stories about crayons and have their photo taken with Esteban. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call to register.

Teens: Stop in at 5 p.m. on June 23 to create mandala window clings. Register to attend.

Schiappa Branch (740) 264-6166

Teens: Create multi-block printing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 25. Participants will visit different stations and building their image color by color.

Children: Join science heroes and turn science into an adventure at 10 a.m. June 23. This activity will include hands-on experiments and interactive stories. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call to register.

Meet, Esteban the Green Crayon at 11 a.m. June 25. Participants will listen to stories about crayons and have their photo taken with Esteban. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Adults: Book Club will discuss “The God of the Woods,” by Liz Moore at 6 p.m. June 24. Call to join.

Friends of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will meet at 5:30 p.m. June 25 for their monthly meeting.

Tiltonsville Branch (740) 314-4280

Children: Meet Esteban, the Green Crayon at 4:30 p.m. June 24. Those attending will listen to stories about crayons and have their photo taken with Esteban. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Adults: The Thriller Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. June 24 to discuss “The Vacation,” by John Marrs.

Toronto Branch (740) 537-1262

Teens: Paint a masterpiece using a squirt gun at 3 p.m. June 24. The activity is for those between the ages of 10 and 18. Register to attend.

Children: Join science heroes and turn science into an adventure at 3 p.m. June 23. This activity will include hands-on experiments and interactive stories. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call to register.

Meet Esteban, the Green Crayon at 2 p.m. June 25. Participants will listen to stories about crayons and have their photo taken with Esteban. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.