TOMORROW is National Libraries Day, and a string of free events are going on around Southampton.

Bitterne Library will host a meet the author event with local thriller writer Jim Raven from 2-3pm.

The Central Library will be the venue for sessions on how to use Ancestry.com, which will start at 11am and 2pm.

The library will also host a workshop at 10.30am where children can make their own paper cities.

A bake-off event for youngsters will take place at Portswood Library from 11.30am to 1pm.

Youngsters in three age categories – three to five, six to ten, and 11 to 15, should bake their cakes before presenting them on the day. The winner will be announced at 1pm.

For more information on all of these events call 023 8083 3304 or email allison.kirby@southampton.gov.uk.