Basket: 
Fancy getting hands‑on and helping our libraries look fabulous? Come along and make bunting and banners to decorate libraries for Crossing the Tees Book Festival!
Join textile artist Harriet Mee at fun, free craft sessions in libraries throughout May. Everyone’s welcome — whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned sewer.
We’ll be using sewing machines in Stockton, Hartlepool and Darlington to create book‑themed bunting, while in Redcar & Cleveland and Middlesbrough we’ll be getting creative with fabric paints, hand stitching and more.
Your colourful creations will be displayed during the festival in June.
Drop in to any session — no booking needed. Just bring your creativity!
| Stockton Central Library | Saturdays 2 and 16 May 12.30 – 3.30pm Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 May 4.30 – 7.30pm |
| Darlington Library | Thursdays 7 and 21 May 12 – 2pm Thursday 14 May 9.30am – 12pm |
| Community Hub Central, Hartlepool | Mondays 11 and 18 May 9.30am – 1pm Thursday 28 May 9.30am – 2pm |
| Marske Library | Wednesday 6 May 1 – 4pm |
| Guisborough Library | Wednesday 13 May 1 – 4pm |
| Laburnum Road Library, Redcar | Wednesday 20 May 1 – 4pm |
| Middlesbrough Libraries | Dates and times coming soon! |
