Suffolk libraries have been promoting the benefits of the humble Lego brick as a fun activity which parents and children can enjoy together.

East Anglian Daily Times: Enya Parker with volunteer, Amelia Skeggs at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture:NIGE BROWNEnya Parker with volunteer, Amelia Skeggs at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture:NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Lego clubs have started at a dozen libraries in the county, where they are reported to have proved popular with both children and adults.

East Anglian Daily Times: Chris Judd at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWNChris Judd at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

At Framlingham Library, where the club has been running since September, people have donated their old Lego and raised more than £100 to build their collection.

East Anglian Daily Times: Bella Whatmough at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWNBella Whatmough at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Manager Lesley Clouting said: “Our new club has been a great success from day one, and the children really enjoy themselves – and it’s great to have so many parents staying to join in too.”

East Anglian Daily Times: Anna Judd holds up her creations at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWNAnna Judd holds up her creations at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Suffolk Libraries says Lego encourages creativity and problem-solving skills, and has helped involve more boys in library activities.

East Anglian Daily Times: Edward Williams at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWNEdward Williams at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Clubs are held at libraries including: Capel St Mary; Beccles; Bungay, Broomhill; Stowmarket; Southwold; Halesworth; Gainsborough; Hadleigh; Kesgrave; Oulton Broad and Lavenham.

East Anglian Daily Times: Reuben with his Lego at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWNReuben with his Lego at Framlingham Library Lego Club on Saturday. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)