Libraries across the nation are launching this year’s summer reading theme, “Color Our World,” encouraging readers of all ages to explore new ideas and experiences through leisure reading and library programming.

Registration is now open for the Bradford Area Public Library’s (BAPL) summer-long program of events. The kickoff event is at 6 p.m. June 9 when professional storyteller Alan Irvine will present Folk Tales and Legends from Around the World.

“We have a variety of offerings for children, teens, and area adults that encourage creativity, imagination, and the joy of reading,” reported

PennDOT scam texts

HARRISBURG – Have you received a suspicious text message or email allegedly from the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles?

The Office of Attorney General has received complaints from consumers who received suspicious text messages that are threatening to report a driver to the DMV violation database, suspend your vehicle registration, suspend your driving privileges for 30 days, prosecute you for an unpaid or outstanding traffic ticket or similar threats. These messages always contain a link to pay. Do not click on the link or copy the link into your browser. These messages are from scammers trying to obtain your personal information or to scare you into paying them.

“It is disappointing to see people trying to scam Pennsylvanians by pretending to be affiliated with the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles,” Attorney General Dave Sunday said. “PennDOT does not send text messages about traffic violations or fines.

Consumers who receive a text message or email from anyone alleging to be from a government agency should reach out to that agency to confirm the authenticity of any such message.”

If you receive this message or a similar message over text or email, you should report the message as spam. Do not click any links in messages you did not request.

If you received this message or email, you may submit a complaint with the Bureau of Consumer Protection online, by calling the office at (800) 441-2555 or by emailing scams@attorneygeneral. gov. Be sure to include with the complaint form a picture or screenshot of the message you received.

Janelle Nolan, BAPL’s marketing and adult programming coordinator.

“All are invited to visit the library’s website, bradfordlibrary.org, to learn more about each planned event.”

This summer children and teens will explore painting, fiber arts, writing, performance arts, sculpture, and photography led by BAPL advisors, Bonnie Leposa and Katy Merolla, with additional support from Courtney Mealy, Pitt-Bradford’s Director of Arts Programming.

The adult programming Community Art project for the summer is an origami crane mobile to hang in the library.

Adults are also encouraged to enter the library’s inaugural Tiny Art Show, and to try their hand creating granny squares to be added to an afghan that will be raffled in the fall.

Besides BAPL’s special events throughout the summer, the library’s regular monthly programming will also contain many new offerings, such as The Next Chapter Book Club for middle school students, an Outdoor Life Series and Yoga Mash for adults, and a Kindness Club for grade schoolers, just to name a few.

As always, the library’s events remain free to the public. This year BAPL is grateful to the United Way of Bradford for their support of the library’s children and teen programming.