It's the third time a Fun Palace event has been held locally, and it will be open at the Library between 10:00 and 16:00 with 'lots to see, do and experience'.

For the first time, there will be a Japanese-themed room, which is based on the temporary Museum exhibition, ‘To Japan and Back Again’ which has proven very popular this year at Candie.

The organisers of today's event say visitors can 'discover the country and its culture, learn some of the language or have a go at origami and printing. There will be a ‘Pokémon station’ for the day, where you can learn about the Japanese phenomenon or indulge your love of it'.

Another first for Guernsey's Fun Palace is the addition of a ‘Learn Something Teach Something’ area, where children and adults are encouraged to share skills.

Jodie Knight, Deputy Chief Librarian says: "this station is all about celebrating the skills we already have – it could be anything from tying a knot, telling a joke or sharing a life lesson. We’ll be chalking up the lessons outside the area, to see how many amazing skills our visitors share throughout the day."

On the science side of things, there will be engineering activities hosted by MakerSpace. For the more artistically minded, there is Regency dancing, textile crafts and live music.

Jo Dowding, Access & Learning Manager at Guernsey Museums said: “This day is a chance to celebrate the shared history of the Library and Museum. Every day we deal with artefacts which are labelled with the names ‘Guille & Allès’; we know these men as two of the founding collectors of the Museum. The front windows of the library still bear the word ‘Museum’ too.”

Fun Palaces takes place from 10:00 until 16:00 on Saturday 5 October at the Guille Allès Library. All activities are free of charge.