MODERN literature lovers are being invited along to a special Orange Tea Party to be staged at Ramsbottom Library on Thursday, June 6.

The event, linked to this year's Orange Prize for Fiction, will take place from 2.30pm-4.30pm.

Debbie Smith at Ramsbottom Library said: "The Tea Party is open to everyone with an interest in modern literature. We are also hoping to get individuals to sign up for a new Reading Group which will start at Ramsbottom Library in September."

More details from the library on 01706 822484.