A Poet in Every Port: Mobile National Poetry Library

Free, drop-in

Suitable for all ages

The mobile National Poetry Library is open throughout the day for everyone to drop in. Adults and children are welcome to come and browse our selection of local poetry collections, have a look around the mobile library, and write your own Word Exchange poem based on local dialect words from the area.

ABOUT A POET IN EVERY PORT

A Poet in Every Port is a nationwide tour bringing a specially designed mobile library to South Tyneside Libraries. The project is brought to you by the Southbank Centre. This summer marks 75 years since the 1951 Festival of Britain, the nationwide celebration of arts and culture that led to the creation of the Southbank Centre. To honour this legacy, the Southbank Centre are taking the celebration beyond London and across the four nations. Come on board to discover poetry from your area, and even write, record and perform your own poems. The event will also include poetry workshops with local primary schools and other organisations.

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ABOUT WRITE FESTIVAL 2026

This event is part of The Word’s WRITE Festival which takes place throughout the whole of September. Enjoy a programme of unmissable events, workshops and performances! Find out more by viewing our full WRITE Festival programme.