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Poet Laureate’s N, O, P Library Tour 2026
📅 Wednesday 25th February
⌚ 2 - 3pm
📍 North Ormesby Community Hub & Library, Derwent Street, Middlesbrough, TS3 6JB
About the Tour
Each spring this decade, Simon Armitage will give readings across the UK, from the flagship libraries of the big cities to smaller libraries serving rural and remote communities. Using the alphabet as a compass, his journey will celebrate the library as one of the great and necessary institutions. Join Simon in the next stage of his 10-year adventure for a series of free poetry readings live in libraries. Simon Armitage is joined at North Ormesby by stand-up poet, spoken word artist and regular radio broadcaster Kate Fox
Why Libraries Matter
‘My experience of reading and writing began in the village library where I grew up, then in the nearby town library, then in libraries at various places of study and teaching. For many people they are an invaluable aspect of everyday life, giving access not just to books but to services, learning, conversation and creative thinking. I want to pay my respects to these unique institutions. By planning readings up to a decade in advance I’m being optimistic about the future of our libraries, and challenging those authorities who would consider closing them down.’
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