It was reading, painting and fun for several preschool aged students during the Panther Valley Public Library’s summer reading program.

Last week, the group “Colored Their World” by painting shirts with various animal masks. This was one of a variety of projects being completed during the summer program.

Marlene Basiago, president of the library board of directors, said the four-week program aims to bring some fun to the summer for the kids.

“Our first week, we went over the rainbow and its different colors and how when you match different colors, they create new colors,” she said. “Our second week, they were given four different colors and learning about smearing them together; and the next two weeks, they’re going to be ripping up colors to make a mosaic.”

Some of the kids already decided what animal they want to create, while others are still deciding.

Basiago said that the goal is to teach the kids about colors and how they are used in the world; adding that in addition to the 3- to 5-year-old group; there is a second 6- to 9-year-old group doing the same tasks.

For the shirts, the two groups had slightly different objectives, with the younger group having animal patterns, while the older group had only their imagination as their guide.

In addition to activities, a book about the theme was read to help drive the lessons home.

The Panther Valley Public Library, located at 117 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, and provides the community with a variety of activities.

For more information on the library, visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/panthervalleylibrary or call or email the library at 570-645-3780 or pvplib@ptd.net.