Sci-fi and fantasy fun at Cannock library
An out of this world experience awaited visitors to a library as it embraced all things sci-fi and fantasy.
Cannock library in Manor Avenue put on its very own 'comic-con' event asked visitors to join staff in dressing up as their favourite fictional characters.
The event was jointly organised by the library's stock, service and activities officer, Kerry Hutchings.
Se said: "It has been a day of the library taking on everything science fiction and fantasy.
"It is part of the Love to Read programme, which is being run by the BBC until the end of the year.
"We wanted to do something a bit different and it involves people coming along and dressing up.
"For example, we had someone dressed up as Aragorn, from The Lord of the Rings, and a couple of Stormtroopers, Catwoman and Batman.
"It is mainly aimed at children aged three to four, up to 13 to 14-year-olds but lots of adults were getting involved too.
"We also have computer games available to play at the library with someone from Idyll Games who have experience in setting up tournaments."
A photo tweeted by Staffs Libraries showed two visitors, Alex and Ryan, getting into the spirit by wearing their best Star Trek uniforms.
Staff also donned their most fantastical costumes, with Ms Hutchings transforming herself into Doctor Who's Tardis.
Comic-con followed on from the library's successful Star Wars-themed event last year.
Ms Hutchings said the venue was also planning to organise more similar events in the future. What we want to do is encourage more people to read for the love of it, rather than perhaps just thinking about reading as something academic." she said.
"And with these events we are able to get people into the library and show off what facilities we have on offer, including the many activities and tea and coffee facilities.
"We want to be a place that is at the centre of the community, not just somewhere people might pop into for a minute."
Cannock Library will also be hosting a live internet teenage takeover on Saturday, working with a London-based author and Brighton-based arts company.
The library also has a free author event between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday. For details call 01543 510365.
