THERE is a great opportunity to make friends and enjoy some lively conversation about books at a free monthly event.

Called Tea and Talking, it is a reading and discussion group, which will meet on one afternoon a month at Seaton Carew Library in Station Lane.

The next get-together is on Monday, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Jean Collingwood, library assistant, said: "All ages are welcome - it's a great chance to chat to other book-lovers, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit, and make some new friends."