CHILDREN have been invited to take part in magical sessions at libraries across the district.

Magician Eugene Matthais from the Magic Club GB will be visiting libraries on Monday and Tuesday and tomorrow as part of Bradford Libraries Summer Reading Challenge.

This year the challenge has the Beano inspired theme of "mischief makers."

Mr Matthais will be teaching children magic tricks during the event, and those taking part will then be invited to perform for their friends and family.

He will be at Denholme Library from 10.30am to 11.30am on Monday, followed by a visit to Clayton Library from 2pm to 3pm. On Tuesday he will be at Eccleshill Library from 1pm to 2pm and Manningham Library from 3pm to 4pm.

Places must be booked directly with the library and children have to register onto the Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge before booking a place. The event is suitable for children 6 to 11 years old. For further information visit bradford.gov.uk/libraries