Reading & Libraries
Inspire Poetry Festival 2026 - Baby Friendly Reading: A Pause for Poetry with Liz Berry
Take a moment to slow down and settle in to hear award-winning poet Liz Berry read from her work in…
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Hollie McNish
"The event being in a library did really help in terms of accessibility. There was parking locally and I didn't feel out of place as I might have done if it had been held in a pub or night club. It was small and friendly which meant it wasn't overwhelming for me or my baby."
Visitor attending Hollie McNish
Mahendra Solanki
“Wonderful. Such insightful discussion and beautiful readings.”
Visitor attending At Home with Mahendra Solanki
“Really inspirational workshop - encouraged me to write/give writing a go. Great place to release creative energy”
Visitor attending Catch Me a Haiku
Jackie Kay. Photo credit: Denise Else
“Inspirational. Lovely energy and manner. I came on my own and chatted to other folk - lovely to connect with wide range of people united in poetry.”
Visitor attending Jackie Kay