YOUNGSTERS are being invited to a Mad Hatter's Tea Party to celebrate 150 years of Alice in Wonderland.

They will be able to step into the fantasy world of Alice, the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat and enjoy a fun-filled session of stories, crafts and activities.

The parties have been organised by North Yorkshire Library Service and are aimed at children aged from four to 11.

Local events will take place at Cross Hills Library on Wednesday from 2pm to 3.30pm, Grassington Hub, next Friday, August 7 from 2pm to 3pm, Settle Library on Thursday, August 13, from 2.30pm to 4pm, Bentham Library on Wednesday, August 26, from 10.30am to noon and Ingleton Library, also on Wednesday, August 26, from 2.30 pm to 4pm.

For more information, contact your local library.