Children at the Ingalls Memorial Library make their own “ponies” out of pool noodles while visiting with Celeste the mini-horse and her owner Kathy Mercurio, right. COURTESY PHOTO—

Celeste the mini-horse visits the Ingalls Memorial Library on May 2, along with her owner, Kathy Mercurio of Rindge, to meet with children. COURTESY PHOTO—

Library patron Annie gives a kiss to Celeste’s nose. COURTESY PHOTO—

Ingalls Memorial Library Director Donna Straitiff with Celeste the mini-horse, who paid a visit to the library on May 2. COURTESY PHOTO—