Beyond books: Library program teaches kids about nature

Above, Mariah Cullison, 8, left, lends a hand to Marissa Annandono, 6, at the Warren Trumbull County Public Library children's program called Patio Pals. The program will continue for two more weeks. Since April, Maria Panozzo, a staff member at the library, has led a group of children every Wednesday in the hourlong nature program. One of the projects was making a wreath of flowers. At left, Jasmine Harris, 6, of Warren picks flowers for her wreath. Below, Panozzo hands out supplies to Jasmine, left; Daiijah Peterman, 8, of Warren; Mariah Cullison, 8, of Warren; Marissa Annandono, 6, of Warren; Sarah Cummins, 6, of Southington; Atiim Smith, 9, of Warren; and Tim Cummins, 8, of Southington. The program is open to anyone who wants to register.