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Welcome to Crossing the Tees – a book festival celebrated in libraries and community hubs across Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington and Redcar & Cleveland.

Take some time for yourself with Better Feel with BooksLed by published poet and certified Biblio/Poetry Therapy practit...
10/06/2026

Take some time for yourself with Better Feel with Books

Led by published poet and certified Biblio/Poetry Therapy practitioner Dr Natalie Scott, this gentle workshop uses reading and expressive writing to support emotional wellbeing.

No writing experience needed, just bring yourself and a love of words.

🎟️ FREE
📍 Friday 12 June | 11am | Thornaby Central Library
📍 Monday 15 June | 10.30am | Redcar Library

Find out more and book: https://www.crossingthetees.org/whats-on/

10/06/2026

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Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel An Evening with Ben Kane, which was due to take pl...
10/06/2026

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel An Evening with Ben Kane, which was due to take place tomorrow at Hartlepool Community Hubs.

All ticket holders will be contacted by our team today with further information. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

📚✨ Crossing the Tees Book Festival starts tomorrow!The wait is almost over! From bestselling authors and fascinating dis...
10/06/2026

📚✨ Crossing the Tees Book Festival starts tomorrow!

The wait is almost over! From bestselling authors and fascinating discussions to creative workshops and live performances there's so much to look forward to over the next few weeks.

What are you most excited for?

Have you met our local authors yet?This year’s Local Author Showcase events bring together some of the fantastic writing...
09/06/2026

Have you met our local authors yet?

This year’s Local Author Showcase events bring together some of the fantastic writing talent from across the Tees Valley, covering everything from poetry and children's stories to true stories, murder mystery and thrillers.

Find out more about the authors taking part, their books and their writing journeys in our blog.

Read more: https://www.crossingthetees.org/meet-the-local-authors/

09/06/2026

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📚 Crossing the Tees starts this Thursday!Week one is packed with creativity, conversation and history, including our Emb...
08/06/2026

📚 Crossing the Tees starts this Thursday!

Week one is packed with creativity, conversation and history, including our Embroidered Bookmarks and Bibliotherapy workshops.

Don't miss bestselling historical fiction author Ben Kane as he discusses his latest thrilling adventure while Brian Groom explores the fascinating story of Britain and Ireland in These Isles: A People's History.

Our event with Jo Murray, author of Dissection of a Murder, is now sold out, but you can contact us to join the waiting list.

Find out more and book your tickets at our website.

08/06/2026

Join author Lucy Nichol, broadcaster Bob Fischer and musician Lottie Turner for a night of fiction and music. Lucy’s novel Girls to the Front is a found-footage feminist revenge thriller set …

Our Local Author Showcase returns for a second event after an amazing response to this year's open call! 📚✨Join Bob Beag...
08/06/2026

Our Local Author Showcase returns for a second event after an amazing response to this year's open call! 📚✨

Join Bob Beagrie, Paul Cooper, Michael Jarvie, Rebecca Philipson and Max Wrigley at Middlesbrough Central Library as they introduce their work and share their books.

Discover new local writing, browse books for sale and chat with authors in an informal and welcoming setting.

📍 Middlesbrough Central Library
📅 Monday 29 June | 6.30pm
🎟️ Free

Book now: https://www.crossingthetees.org/whats_on/local-author-showcase-2/

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