YOUNGSTERS at a Southampton library enjoyed the mystical world of Middle Earth during a special workshop.

Burgess Road Library hosted Lord of the Rings games and reading sessions to encourage children to visit libraries more often.

Another session is being held at the Central Library tomorrow from 10am to 11.30am.

Principal children's librarian Clive Barnes said: "We hope that these fun, interactive sessions will attract older children, particularly boys, into the libraries. If the sessions prove popular then we will explore the possibility of getting a regular club up and running."