Crossing the Tees

27/06/2026

Crossing the Tees may be coming to an end, but there is still plenty happening with our Readers in Residence.

Join us for a series of relaxed and creative free events including a silent book disco, a health and wellbeing session, Looking Beyond the Library Shelves, and a Listen and Draw workshop.

All events are free and open to everyone. Book your place now: https://www.crossingthetees.org/whats-on/

26/06/2026

Just a few more days to step into the Imagination Room at Thornaby Central Library and experience LEAVES.

This captivating film installation transforms the pages of a book into a mesmerising play of light, shadow, sound and movement.

A unique and meditative experience by k rowan, free to enjoy as part of Crossing the Tees.

26/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this week at Darlington Libraries for an evening of gripping conversation with crime writers Helen Cox Author and Wes Markin Author.

It was fantastic to hear them discuss the art of crime writing, the inspiration behind their stories, and the secrets of creating compelling mysteries. We hope everyone who came along enjoyed the evening as much as we did!

26/06/2026

Our Local Author Showcase returns for a second event after an amazing response to this year's open call! 📚✨

Join Bob Beagrie, Paul Cooper, Michael Jarvie, Rebecca Philipson and Max Wrigley at Middlesbrough Central Library as they introduce their work and share their books.

Discover new local writing, browse books for sale and chat with authors in an informal and welcoming setting.

📍 Middlesbrough Central Library
📅 Monday 29 June | 6.30pm
🎟️ Free

Book now: https://www.crossingthetees.org/whats_on/local-author-showcase-2/

26/06/2026

**TONIGHT** Book your last minute tickets for this fabulous murder mystery at www.crossingthetees.org/whats-on/

❗ The murder is nigh! Grab your tickets today for our interactive murder mystery at South Bank Library this week❗

🔪🍰 Murder is on the Menu at this years Crossing the Tees Book Festival 🍰🔪

Join us as at South Bank Library as we welcome Tall Tales Mysteries as they present Murder on the Menu!

Come along for a fun murder mystery evening. Imagine a cross between Bake Off and Midsomer Murders.

Celebrity judges Jayne Fondant and Mario Mascarpone have arrived at the village fete to judge the cake competition, but someone has put murder on the menu, and one of them has made their last celebrity appearance.

It’s time to ask who made murder the icing on the cake?

We’ll be serving tea and coffee at this event but if you’d prefer something more alcoholic, feel free to bring your own bottle – we’ll provide the glasses!

📅 Friday 26th June
📍 South Bank Library
⏰ 6:30pm
🎫 Book your tickets today at https://www.ticketsource.com/crossingthetees/t-mjjxmqr

25/06/2026

Join Tall Tales for a fun murder mystery night

Think Bake Off meets Midsomer Murders… celebrity judges Jayne Fondant and Mario Mascarpone are at the village fete, but someone’s put murder on the menu!

Can you solve who made murder the icing on the cake?

📍 South Bank Library
📅 Friday 26 June | 6.30pm
🎟️ From £7

Book now via the link in our bio.

25/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Saltburn Library for a delightful afternoon with Caroline Roberts as part of Crossing the Tees Book Festival.

Guests enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea before settling in for a fascinating conversation with Caroline about her latest novel, The Second Chance Supper Club, her writing journey, and what's coming next.

We also got a sneak peek into the inspiration behind a future story, including an unexpected encounter with a real life truck driver that sparked an idea Caroline just couldn't ignore!

Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a lovely afternoon.

25/06/2026

Crumbs is a laugh-out-loud one-woman comedy from Kate Bramley, blending clowning, criminal conspiracy and live baking!

Ex-TV baking star Petronella Parfait is out of work and out of her depth, trying to reinvent herself in the chaotic world of social media influencers. But as her live comeback show spirals into delicious disaster, can she keep the lights – and the oven – on?

Expect big laughs, bold flavours, and a tasty treat for the audience at the end!

📍 Community Hub South, Hartlepool
📅 Friday 26 June | 6.30pm
🎟️ From £7
Book now: https://www.crossingthetees.org/whats_on/badapple-theatre-present-crumbs/

24/06/2026

As part of an incredible response to our open call for local authors, we’re hosting not one but two Local Author Showcase events this year!

At Darlington Library, meet Geoffrey Chapman, Emma Conally-Barklem, LM Milford, Dominic Nelson-Ashley and Tim Prescott as they introduce themselves and share their books.

Enjoy the chance to discover new writing, browse books for sale, and take part in informal networking and conversation with local authors.

📍 Darlington Library
📅 Thursday 25 June | 6.30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free

Book now: https://www.crossingthetees.org/whats_on/local-author-showcase/