A LIBRARY is on the look-out for someone who can "parliamo Italiano" for a summer event.

Esh Winning Library reading group is planning an Italian Evening on Thursday, June 7, but so far is out of luck in finding someone who can do the introductions in Italian.

Librarian Anne Chalder said they hoped to find someone so they could add a touch of authenticity to the event, which will include songs by the Derwentside Singers, readings from books set in Italy by the Everyman Theatre, of Spennymoor, and "A taste of Italy" courtesy of Sainsburys.

Tickets, costing £2, or £1 concessions, are available from the library or members of the reading group. Italian speakers willing to help are asked to contact the library on 0191-373 4412.