DANCERS brought a splash of colour to a normally sedate library to help mark Chinese New Year on Saturday.

The traditional dance took place in Clayport Library and in Millennium Square, in Durham City.

There was a storytime and other activities in the library to coincide with the dance, which is thousands of years old.

The activities are part of a series of events at Clayport Library during the school half- term holiday.

Last week, there was a free storytelling session with Pascale Konyn for children aged from seven to 12.

The library also held a craft session linked to the Chinese New Year for children aged five to 12.