MORE than 40 children enjoyed fun-filled events to celebrate what would have been Roald Dahl’s birthday.

Youngsters took part in an afternoon of 'George's marvellous experiments' at Widnes and Halton Lea Libraries.

Halton Council staff organised a host of fizz-whizzing challenges.

Young people made balloon rockets, saw if it was possible to blow up balloons with popping candy, were amazed by optical illusions, coloured in pictures and found their Roald Dahl names.

Halton Library Services runs lots of free after school activities for parents to bring their children along to.

Code clubs are hosted on Tuesday from 3.45pm to -5pm at Widnes and Halton Lea library where children can get to grips with computer programming.

Lego clubs are also held on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at both libraries and on Monday from 3.30 to 5pm at Halton Lea library and Thursday from 3.30pm to 5pm at Widnes library.

Kids can get creative and build create new inventions, whilst making friends and learning new skills.

All library drop in events are free of charge.