The Pittsfield Public Library has announced that the Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause ice cream truck will be at the library from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Children will have the opportunity to create sidewalk art and play games on the library lawn while waiting for the start of the Egg Festival Kiddie Parade.

The Friends of the Pittsfield Public Library raises funds to support the library programs and beatification. They have purchased passes to Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor and Maine state parks so the family can enjoy activities together, according to a news release from the library.

Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause was designed as a fun way to give back to local communities and causes. The truck attends local events to give out ice cream for free, in exchange for voluntary donations to benefit the cause or charity. Since 2012, the truck has raised more than $112,000 for more than 500 local causes.

For more information, call the library at 487-5880.