POETS will be reading their work at Darlington's Crown Street Library.

Three North-East poets will be coming to the library to read for the Poetry Reading Group.

The first session, on Wednesday, May 3, at 2pm, will be given by Bob Beagrie, from Middlesbrough. He will be reading from his book, Endeavour: Newfound Notes. It is an epic poem charting the voyages of James Cook.

The second poet will be Jo Colley, from Darlington, on Wednesday, July 5. Andy Willoughby, of Eston, will appear on Wednesday, September 6.

The sessions are free and take place at Crown Street Library at 2pm. For more information about the poetry group, contact the library on (01325) 462034.