NORTH Yorkshire libraries are running family friendly activities from October 14 to 29, as part of the Family Learning Festival.

The festival is coordinated by national charity the Campaign for Learning as part of its aim to build learning everywhere.

The activities include an animal handling session on Tuesday, October 24 3-4pm at Selby library, a natural art craft session at Knaresborough Library on Monday, October 23, 2-3.30pm and a poetry and puppet event the following afternoon. Details at www.northyorks.gov.uk/libraries-news-and-events.