As part of the Polk County Public Library Summer Reading Program, representatives with Chimney Rock State Park presented a handful of nocturnal animals that take habitat in the Polk County area. The presentation allowed children to hear the sounds, feel the coats and see the animals up close, all while learning about their different characteristics and lifestyles. The purpose of the presentation was to teach kids how to coexist with wildlife and different ways they can help protect their safety. (Photos by Gracie Bryant/Tryon Daily Bulletin)