EMPORIUM — This July, Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites young creators to dive into two vibrant, hands-on art experiences as part of our “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program series, with no reading signup required to join the fun.

From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 15 will be “What kind of world do you want to create?” with John Schlimm. The program is for ages 5 to 18.

An award-winning artist, author and educator, Schlimm returns to host a dynamic two-part program: Love Your Brain World Map, where guests will stamp their mark on a large map using colorful ink, and a Love Your Brain stamp, celebrating the power of creativity and imagination to change the world.

The second part is Create Your Own World: Using Styrofoam globes and a rainbow of crafting supplies, kids and teens will build a 3D version of their ideal world. What will yours look like — underwater cities, candy mountains, floating forests? Schlimm shared, “This library has done a tremendous job of transforming itself into a welcoming, community-based space for all ages where open minds, dreaming, creativity, learning, and fun always have seats at the table.”

From 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 17 will be a watercolor workshop with Janet VanEerden, for ages 5 to 12. Little artists are invited to pick up a paintbrush and bring an adorable clown fish painting to life in this kid-friendly watercolor session with ECCOTA artist VanEerden. No experience needed — just imagination and a splash of color.

This program is offered in partnership with the Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) and with support from Friends of the Library. Registration is required for both events. Visit the library’s Facebook page, or website at barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org, or call the library at (814) 486-8011 to sign up.