Libraries across the Stoke-on-Trent will be celebrating World Book Day with free storytelling events and activities.

Stoke-on-Trent City Libraries have worked with the National Literacy Trust to organise 'Libraries Out Loud', which will see all six libraries open for the event from 10:30am on Saturday 7 March.

Every child who attends a session will be given a free book to keep, thanks to the National Literacy Trust, and the new Stoke 100 Reads lists that will be launched a few days prior.

Councillor Sarah Hill, cabinet member for finance, anti-poverty and corporate services at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said, "Storytelling is an amazing thing to take part in – it expands our imaginations and helps the development of essential literacy skills.

"It's important that all children in the city have access to books and stories, so I am thrilled that these events celebrating World Book Day will be offering free resources.

"I encourage all parents to bring their children and enjoy this very special day for stories across our city."

There will be a professional storyteller at each library:

• Sophia Hatfield at Bentilee Library (suitable for ages two and over)
• Pyn Stockman at City Central Library (suitable for ages four and over)
• Gav Cross at Longton Library (suitable for ages four and over)
• Julie Moss at Meir Library (suitable for ages four and over)
• Dommy B at Stoke Library (suitable for ages six and over)
• Alan Barrett at Tunstall Library (suitable for six and over)

This comes as this year has been designated the National Year of Reading, which is encouraging people of all ages to fall back in love with reading.

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Residents can find out how to contact their library of choice to book a place here.