Children embarked on an imaginative journey of pirates, explorers and sea voyages during a themed storytelling session at the John Mackintosh Hall Library on July 28. The Pirates and Explorers session followed an earlier event on myths, legends and magical creatures, which was held at Commonwealth Park. During that session, children explored classic stories featuring dragons, unicorns and Jack and the Beanstalk, encouraging them to immerse themselves in some of literature's best-known tales and allowing their imaginations to run free. Alongside the storytelling programme, children are also being encouraged to take part in the Summer Reading Passport initiative. Participants can collect a Reading Passport from the John Mackintosh Hall Library or BOOKgem and have it completed as they attend activities.