This weekend marked Take Your Child to the Library Day .
The worldwide event raises the profile of libraries as a great place for youngsters to play, discover and make friends.
We are celebrating Saturday's event with a look back at nine great views from the Echo archives. They include giant games, Teddy bears, story telling and a rhyme time session.
Enjoy the retro journey.
5. One upon a time in Washington
Storyteller Gary Cordinley treated youngsters to some great tales at Washington Library 12 years ago. | se
6. A 2012 day to remember
Nikita Smith, 12, and Cally the West Highland White Terrier were in the library at Farringdon Community Sports College. Cally went into the school as part of the Kennel Club's Bark and Read scheme. | se
7. Teddies in the spotlight
Children at City Library were enjoying story time with their teddy bears in 2013. | se
8. Ready to read
St. Paul's CofE School pupils Jack Stephenson and Abbie Forrest joined Stephen Dodd of Sunderland City Library at the launch of the Sunderland Summer Reading Challenge, in 2013. | se