Pendleton Public Library Summer Reading Program participants Cage Ashby, Presley Holcom and Alice Buderus received new bicycles, which were donated by the Knights of Pythias, as part of the fraternal organization’s Read and Ride program.

PENDLETON — This year, the Pendleton Public Library Summer Reading Program had a new sponsor. Library director Jennifer Costley said thanks to the Knights of Pythias, three readers in first, second and third grades received brand new bikes and helmets as part of the fraternal organization’s Read and Ride program.

The bikes, which were strategically placed at the entrance of the library, raised increased interest in the summer reading program — encouraging kids to read and turn in as many reading logs as possible to earn entries into the drawing for bicycles. Cage Ashby, Presley Holcom and Alice Buderus each pedaled away as grand prize winners.

For more information about library programs, contact Costley at 541-966-0386 or jennifer.costley@ci.pendleton.or.usdrawings.