Craig Booth guides his son Harrison (4) as he gets creative with art supplies at the Storylines Family Day at Dunedin Public Library on Saturday. Photos: Gregor Richardson.
Leila Wilson (3), of Dunedin, is dressed up as one of her favourite book characters.
Tahu Mackenzie tells children a story.
Taieri College pupils Locky Murray and Renee Faithful (both 15) put on a performance.
Balmacewen Intermediate pupils Lily Knox and Max Gaffaney (both 12) work on a paper doll Lily Max, who is the main character in a children’s book written by Jane Bloomfield.
The Dunedin Public Library was a hive of activity at the weekend as families flocked there for a celebration of children’s literature.
Poetry writing, face painting, theatre and storytelling featured at Storylines Family Day on Saturday, with the smell of popcorn permeating the building as children of all ages rushed from one literary delight to the next.
Co-ordinator Kay Mercer said up to 1000 children and their parents were expected to visit the library for the event.
It gave children a chance to meet some of their favourite authors and provided future writers with inspiration, Ms Mercer said.
It also showed off what the library had to offer to children who might otherwise not visit very often.
