IN PICTURES: Hundreds of readers flock to Wigan Library's Christmas book fair

A Christmas book fair was held at Wigan Library, which saw more than 40 authors and other creatives showcase their work and meet readers.

There was also a visit from Father Christmas, face painting, science fun with Daresbury Laboratory and free refreshments.

There were two extra special visitors on the day – six-year-old Logan, who won a competition to design a Christmas bookmark, and Zach, 10, who writes for Golborne Primary School’s newspaper and loves interviewing authors.

The fair – which is Wigan Libraries’ biggest event of the year – was the perfect opportunity for book lovers to indulge in their passion and buy gifts for Christmas.