Smokey the Bear was a special guest for the Mineral County Library Summer Reading Program at Eva Horning Park at noon on Tuesday, June 27. The group of area kids also learned about solar energy from the afternoon speaker, Leslie Heppe. The theme of this year’s program is “Build a Better World” and several guests have been featured discussing a variety of topics including Roger Wasley who is a system operator for Superior’s water system and gave a presentation in June. Superior Fire Chief, Rob Torrey also gave a talk last month about fire safety. John Woodland will give a presentation on July 11 on gardening with the Summer Reading Program finale be held at 3 p.m. on July 18 with a pool party at 4 p.m.