Durham County Council libraries will be hosting craft sessions to round off the half term holidays.

Finding something fun to do in the last days of the school break is now a little easier thanks to a series of craft sessions, available at libraries.

A free drop in craft session is open to all ages, all day, at Easington Colliery Library, on Thursday 30 May, from 10am to 4pm.

The creativity continues with open craft sessions, all costing £1, at the following libraries:

  • Crook Library, Tuesday 28 May, 10am to 11am, ages four to eight.
  • Consett Library, Tuesday 28 May, 10am to 11am, aged four and over.
  • Barnard Castle Library, Tuesday 28 May, 2pm to 3pm, aged four and over.
  • South Moor Library, Tuesday 28 May, 2pm to 3pm, aged four and over.
  • Durham Clayport Library, Wednesday 29 May, 2pm to 3pm, aged four and over.
  • Shildon Library, Thursday 30 May, 2pm to 3pm, aged four and over.
  • Stanley Library, Thursday 30 May, 2pm to 3pm, aged four and over.
  • Chester-le-Street Library, Friday 31 May, 10.30am to 11.30am, four and over.
  • Seaham Library, Friday 31 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm, ages four to twelve.
  • Newton Aycliffe Library, Friday 31 May, 10.30am to 11.30am, ages three to eleven.

A combined craft and face painting group will take place on Friday 31 May at Peterlee Library at 10.30am to 12pm for ages two and over.

Cllr Joy Allen, Cabinet member for transformation, culture and tourism, said: “Our libraries are a great place for young people and families to get creative and have fun.”

Find out more about all of our library activities at www.durham.gov.uk/libraryactivities, including regular activities such as toddler time and reading groups.

For all half term activities, including in theatres and parks, visit www.durham.gov.uk/halfterm