A LIBRARY is offering people the chance to learn the secrets of their family tree.

The event is being held at Blackhall Library, from Monday to Friday.

Organiser Bea Manghan said: "We'll be able to help people get started and give them useful hints, addresses and websites.

"There'll also be glimpses of yesteryear through our displays and artefacts, so if anyone is looking for a place to start tracing their family tree, we may be it."

For more details on the event, which will run during normal opening hours, ring 0191-586 3545 or visit www.durham.gov.uk