A NUMBER of Halloween events will be taking place across Barnsley next week during half-term.

Events will be held across Barnsley’s libraries to ensure that children are kept busy during the week-long period.

On Monday a skeleton craft session will take place at Worsbrough Library from 10.30am to 11.30am.

A paper pumpkins and bats event will also be held between 1pm and 4pm at Mapplewell and Staincross Library.

On Tuesday a number of sessions will take place.

Children’s crafts drop-in sessions will be held at Cudworth Library from 10.30am to 2pm, whilst Lego sessions will be held at Royston Library from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

A Don’t Be Board Halloween special will take place the following day from 11am to 2pm at Library @ Roundhouse.

Thursday’s events include a crafts session at Dodworth Library from 11am and at Wombwell Library from 2pm to 3pm.

A full list of events can be found on the council’s website.