THERE is a fun-packed half-term week ahead for youngsters at Hartlepool's Central Library.

Today, between 10am and noon, and 1pm and 3pm, a team from the Percy Play Initiative will be at the library, in York Road.

They will help children create imaginary creatures using recyclable materials, borrow books to read over the holiday break or surf the Internet for last minute revision.

Tomorrow, a drop-in textile workship will be staged by Workshop Magic, also between 10am and noon and 1pm and 3pm.

As part of the event, youngsters will be able to make banners for permanent display in the junior library.

On Friday, there will be a storytime for readers aged seven and under, at 11am, followed by an art workshop.

Gillian Slimings, children and young person's librarian, said: "Youngsters can soon end up at a loose end over the half-term holidays, but with these activities they'll be able to beat boredom and explore the magic of the library as well."

All activities are free and there is no need to book in advance.

Children aged seven and under must be accompanied by an adult.