Reader-in-Residence Debbie Rolls gives her suggestions for an A-Z of Teesside related books in her latest blog post. Redcar & Cleveland Libraries have challenged readers to complete an A-Z of books they have read with each letter of the alphabet featuring in the author’s name or title as part of the 2026 National Year of… Continue reading A – Z of Teesside books
Middlesbrough Libraries’ Reader-in-Residence Debbie Rolls discovers books for seaside reading. Today, 1 July, is officially National Seaside Day. This year it seems more pertinent than ever as it is 400 years since the concept of the seaside resort was born when Thomasin Farrer discovered natural mineral springs on the South Bay cliffs in Scarborough. Until… Continue reading Books for National Seaside Day
Reader-in-Residence Theodore Forcer recommends “weird girl lit”. If you’re anything like me, your social media feed is full of book people sharing “weird girl lit” recommendations. But what isweird girl lit? Where did it come from? In trying to answer those questions, I’ve ended up completely falling in love with the genre. Keep reading as… Continue reading “Weird girl summer”
Claire Jennings reveals the ideas behind our Silent Disco Book Club event. When I started the application to be Reader-in-Residence I had a clear idea in my head of what I wanted my first event to be: a Silent Disco-inspired book club night. I could even envision exactly how I wanted it to look, right… Continue reading Silent Disco Book Club
If your ‘life lately’ status looks like overwhelm, tiredness and just a bit out of sorts, join Reader-in-Residence Claire Jennings for an evening in the library that promises calm, rest and relaxation. Keep reading to find out more about what you can enjoy at her women’s health and wellbeing event: Between the Shelves. The inspiration… Continue reading Between the Shelves: An evening to unwind
This is the last Sunday Art Club for the Crossing the Tees Festival. The club invites you to join in with activities that take 5, 20 or 60 minutes to complete. Perfect for when you have a little or a lot of time to get creative. This week we are thinking about the spaces where… Continue reading A Place to Read: The Sunday Art Club
Reader-in-Residence Claire Jennings shares the inspiration behind her Midsummer Magic event. “This evening I promise you a tale which will remind you of nothing and of everything,” Goethe. Walking through the door into the storeroom at Thornaby Central Library, I was so excited to imagine what I might find there. A folklore collection that has… Continue reading Midsummer Magic
It’s time for another Sunday Art Club for the Crossing the Tees Festival. The club invites you to join in with activities that take 5, 20 or 60 minutes to complete. Perfect for when you have a little or a lot of time to get creative. This week we are looking at quotes. Quotes can… Continue reading Quotes: The Sunday Art Club
It’s time for another Sunday Art Club for the Crossing the Tees Festival. The club invites you to join in with activities that take 5, 20 or 60 minutes to complete. Perfect for when you have a little or a lot of time to get creative. This week we are thinking about the genres of… Continue reading Genres: The Sunday Art Club
Reader-in-Residence for Redcar & Cleveland Libraries Kat Lynas, introduces the inspiration behind her final event for Crossing the Tees. Are audiobooks books? Do they count? I’ve heard these questions asked before in multiple places and yes they are and they do count, certainly, in my opinion anyway! As a Reader-in-Residence, I wanted to shine a… Continue reading Listen and Draw
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