As the Summer Reading Program winds down at the Village Library of Morgantown, several new activities of interest have been scheduled in August and September.

The United Way of Berks County will present a "Community Conservation" program on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Registration will take place from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the gathering from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

"They are hoping for members of the community to come out for a small group discussion to talk about their hopes and concerns for the community and if they can assist," explained library director Carol Donahue. "It's an open conversation and there will be light refreshments."

For more information, contact Diane Fiorentino, United Way of Berks County community impact program manager, at 610-685-4575 or dianef@uwberks.org.

A voter education program will be offered on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees will learn about the voting process in Berks County and will be able to submit their voter registration forms online during the program.

The Village Library will also hold a community yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 14, beginning at 8 a.m. in the parking lot. Vendors are asked to register in advance by signing up for a yard sale space at the library's front desk. A fee will be collected per space.

Local artist Anna Carter will offer an in-person watercolor class at the library on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. A fee will be collected per person, with proceeds benefiting the library.

During the session, which is open to people age 12 and over, attendees will paint a fall pumpkin scene using watercolors. All materials will be provided.

The workshop is targeted for beginners, and Carter will provide group and one-on-one instruction. Space is limited.

Carter may be familiar to library patrons because she offered several online art classes during the pandemic to benefit the library. She also painted a section of the mural in the library's children's room, which features a tree with books on its branches.

As part of the library's efforts to offer goods for sale from local businesses, some of Carter's artwork is available to purchase at the library. Carter also donated note cards featuring her artwork as prizes for the Summer Reading Program.

A link to register for the art class and the community discussion group is available at http://www.facebook.com/VillageLibraryofMorgantown.

Ongoing programs at the library include the following: Tail Waggin' Tutors, featuring Babes, a certified therapy dog, Monday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to noon; Youth Drawing Club, Aug. 19, 3 to 5 p.m., open to youths ages 10 to 18; Lego Club, Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.; and Pokemon Club, Monday, Aug. 26, 3 to 5 p.m., open to youths ages 10 to 18.

An upcoming program this fall will be an event where people may buy, sell and trade Legos. "This would be a fun opportunity for children and (adults) to downsize their collection and find other things to add," said Donahue. The date will soon be announced.

The Village Library is located at 207 N. Walnut St., Morgantown. For more information, visit the previously mentioned Facebook page or http://www.villagelibrary.org. Those with questions may contact Donahue at 610-286-1022 or smolibrary@gmail.com.