POET Sue Gerrard will be at Rainford Library to launch her new booklet 'Monkey nuts and mayhem' - a humorous collection of cautionary tales.

At the launch, Sue will read some of her poems and audience members can also read their favourite tales, with copies of the book available to buy and signed by Sue.

Sue is well known in the St Helens area having been a lecturer at St Helens College for many years.

She has published seven anthologies of poetry and three books about local history legends and her poems have been broadcasted on local radio stations, and have been published in various periodicals.

The event, which takes place on Monday, March 30 at 7pm is completely free and light refreshments will be served, but please book beforehand.

To book call Rainford Library on 01744 677820 or email rainfordlibrary@sthelens.gov.uk