FORGET iPads and Playstations – for children at Bolton Central Library toys from a different era were the name of the game.

As part of Super Saturday youngsters were invited to try their hand at traditional Victorian parlour games and have fun with wooden playthings from the time.

The event was part of a month-long programme of activities based around the theme of celebration.

Emma Ali, collections access officer at Bolton Library, said: “The celebration theme was chosen because it links to lots of the different exhibitions in our galleries.

“The children have enjoyed playing with the toys and the parlour games – such as remembering the objects placed on a tray, and telling stories with actions.

“This links in with our Bolton Lives social history gallery, where we have a number of Victorian artefacts including several original games.

“We have hosted an Egyptian festival to tie in with the Ancient Egypt exhibition and are making street party decorations to link again to Bolton Lives.”

On hand to help organise the sessions were young volunteers.

Among them was 19-year-old Fatima Malik, from Deane, who is on a gap year.

She said: “I have been here on work experience as well and everyone is very friendly. It is fun, and a good thing to have on my CV for when I start at Manchester Metropolitan University this September.”

Amelia Corvin-Czarnodolski, a Turton High School student, has been volunteering at the library since November for her Duke of Edinburgh award.

The 15-year-old, who lives in Edgworth, said: “I come here to help out because I am interested in the library and the galleries, and also in helping children. I hope to study medicine and would like to work in paediatrics.”

On Tuesday and Thursday between 1.30pm and 3pm, youngsters can learn different printing techniques at the library to celebrate the opening of the new 20th Century British Prints exhibition.