It’s no surprise that the Warren County Public Library is offering a summer reading program.

But with calligraphy and pottery classes and a shutterbug contest for youths, the program is hardly just about reading a book.

The theme for this summer is Be Creative @ Your Library, and Lisa Rice, director at the main library branch downtown, said the goal is to give everyone a chance to taste different interests and learn about local talent.

“This is for everyone,” she said. “A lot of people think summer reading is for kids - and it is - but we want to instill the importance of lifelong learning and want to give adults the opportunity to learn as well.”

Art workshops in beading, calligraphy, watercolor painting and pottery making will be at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June and July at the Bob Kirby and main branches. All events, including a bagpipe performance and knitting classes, are free to the public.

Rice said the programs will be led by local artists, many of whom have had the opportunity to display their work in the libraries’ galleries.

“I think they are one of the best kept secrets,” Rice said. “There are a lot of talented people here who don’t have a chance to highlight what they do ... and now they’re going to share that talent with us.”

Children and adults will still have the opportunity to participate in the summer reading incentive program. A kick-off block party will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 1 at the main library, and will include a karaoke program with “American Idol” contestant Shera Lawrence.

The summer reading program continues through July 24, and children can register at any time to win prizes for their reading accomplishments.

Craft programs will be held throughout the summer for kids as well, with a full schedule of events available on the library Web site, www.warrenpl.org.

Also on the site is a calendar full of activities for teens and adults, including Re-Create Art night, where young adults will have the opportunity to try to recreate “Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh. Some teen programs include sessions on Wii’s “Guitar Hero” and PlayStation 2’s “Dance Dance Revolution.”

Rice said during all activities, related books and video materials will be offered to encourage participants to read and continue learning about their newfound interests.

“The public library is great because there is something for everyone,” Rice said. “It’s a good time of year to focus on parts of learning or reading ... and gives us the opportunity to learn more about what we’re interested in.”