FORGET the image of a library where the smallest sound is met with disapproving looks.

This Saturday, Bexleyheath's Central Library will be one of the liveliest places in town as it celebrates its reopening after a nine-month, £2m revamp.

A whole week of fun events has been planned to celebrate the transformation of the Townley Road library.

This Saturday there are panto scenes from Mrs Back to Front at 10.20am and St Mary's Players at 1pm and learning to write with a quill pen at 10am.

The official opening takes place at 11am with a fanfare and music by the Bexley Academy of Music and Performing Arts.

Throughout next week there will be taster sessions, talks, displays, stories and craft sessions for different groups.

There are limited tickets for some events.

For more information, visit Bexley Council's website at bexley.gov.uk