YOUNGSTERS had a spellbinding time at their local library yesterday.

A group of children took part in the Harry Potter Show, with Martin the Magician, at Roseworth Library, in Stockton, and at Thornaby Library.

They watched magic tricks first-hand and also picked up tricks of the trade.

The event will visit Norton Library, from 10.30am to 11.15pm, and Roseberry Library, Billingham, from 2.30pm to 3.15pm today.

The event is free and places are limited, so anyone interested is asked to contact a member of library staff first.

Children under the age of five must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Children under eight should be accompanied to and from the event.