YOUNGSTERS looking to make new friends can join the Chatterbox group at their local library.

The groups are aimed at seven to 11-year-olds who enjoy reading and talking about books and taking part in fun craft activities.

The groups meet at libraries across the borough for an hour once a month, but places need to be booked because they are limited.

Activities include meeting officers from the fire brigade and police, paper making, craft workshops and magic tricks To find out more, ask in your local library.