FAMILIES can borrow books and toys free of charge from a north Durham nursery.

Craghead Sure Start Children's Centre, in Craghead, Stanley, has set up a new toy and book library which runs every Thursday afternoon.

The library has toys, board books and picture books for children under five as well as information for adults about issues such as childcare and employment opportunities.

It is free to join the library, which runs between 2.30pm and 4pm.