Indiana Jones, Mr Happy and Minnie Mouse have visited Llanelli Library as part of celebrations for World Books Day.
Pupils of St Mary’s School, Llanelli, dressed up as characters from their favourite story books to mark the event, on Thursday, March 4.
They listened to some of their favourite stories being read by Llanelli-based book illustrator Graham Howells, and were able to discuss how pictures help bring stories to life.
Mark Jewell, regional library manager, said: “It was lovely to invite a group of local school children to the library on World Books Day, and for them to get involved in literature from an early age.
“We have a bright and vibrant children’s section at Llanelli, with factual and fictional books for all ages.
“We hope that following their visit, many of them will come back and sign up as members.”
The World Books Day event forms part of the Carmarthenshire Libraries campaign, which is encouraging new members to join and get free access to a wealth of books, DVDs, CDs, cassettes and the Internet.
Children have been invited to take part in a competition to design a new libraries mascot as part of the three-month campaign, sponsored by Gomer Press.
Prizes of books worth £250 will be given to the winning school and book vouchers worth £25 to the winning pupil.
A package of free offers has also been put together for adults joining a local library during March, April and May.
They include ski sessions at Pembrey Ski Slope, free inductions at Carmarthenshire Leisure Centre gyms and free theatre vouchers.
School children are also being encouraged to join, and to enter a competition to design a new libraries mascot.
Cllr Wooldridge added: “I hope people take advantage of this excellent facility, and take the opportunity to join the library and qualify for the free gifts and competitions.”
For more information visit your local library or www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
