Poetry at the IEL

In 2022, the International English Library attempted to launch a Poetry Program as part of the Reading Weekend celebrations held to commemorate 75 years of friendship between Reading, UK and Düsseldorf, Germany. In 2023 the organisation was delighted to co-opt Richard Ettinger to help further this youth initiative. Supported by the Landhaupstadt Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University and with in-kind support from the Reading Borough Council Library and the Reading Düsseldorf Association, workshops facilitated by poet, David Spittle, have been held in both towns. Scroll down to learn more about the workshops and watch some of the creative outcomes!