The Pine and Payson public libraries launched summer reading programs last week. The theme for the “official” reading program is Tails and Tales, but each library is supplementing that theme with additional offerings.
The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 Randall Place in Pine, is featuring a program on horses and ponies, including rides, at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 9.
Special programs related to the summer reading program continue through June 30. Check the website www.pinelibrary.org for details.
The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, had to push back the start of its summer reading events a bit this year due to the meeting room’s expansion project.
The plan is to still run a very fun, packed, six-week program.
The reading portion of the…