Jess, the librarian at Abingdon Library, hosted a National Poetry Day event featuring readings from three published poets: Andrew Jamison, Fiona Perry, and Daniel Sluman.

Local group Ock Poets also contributed to the event, with Jacquie Shanahan and other members sharing their work. The event was a sell-out, culminating in a good audience discussion at the end. Chris, a librarian, who helped Jess run the evening, also bravely read a poem he had written.

A tree has been set up in the library, inviting visitors to write a short extract from a favourite poem.