GREEN-FINGERED youngsters turned their attention to spring gardens at an arts and craft session yesterday.

More than a dozen children took part in the activities at Ingleby Barwick Library, where Stockton Borough Council's library service was holding a half-term workshop.

Branch librarian Cath Watkins said the theme of the session was spring, and the youngsters had a great time injecting a little sunshine into what was a very wet day.

"They made mobiles, with flowers and trees hanging from them, and we also made decorative face masks and hats, made from leaves and flowers," she said.

"We had about 14 children here, and they all really enjoyed themselves."

Similar craft sessions will be held today, at Yarm Library, from 2pm to 3pm (01642-528152), at Fairfield Library, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm (01642-527962), and at Roseberry Library, both Stockton, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm (01642-528084).

Tomorrow they will be held at Norton Library, from 10.30am to 11.30am (01642-528019), at Thornaby Central Library, from 10.30am to 11.30am (01642-528117), at Roseworth Library, Stockton, from 2pm to 3pm (01642-528098), at Stockton Central Library, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm (01642-526522), and at Egglescliffe Library, from 3pm to 4pm (01642-527958).

On Friday, there will be a session at Thornaby Westbury Street Library, from 2pm to 4pm (01642-528150).

All events are free, however, places are limited and must be booked. An adult must accompany children under eight.