Ms Rosier-Jones said people who read his poetry included school pupils and teachers. "The poems began in Baxter's teenage years and progressed through his life stages, so we had a real snapshot of his life. The poems had many themes, from domestic life when he married, to children's poems when he was teaching, to the desperation of alcoholism," she said.
Ms Rosier-Jones said there was a chance for the audience to participate at the end, when people shared their memories of Baxter from during his time in Jerusalem.
The Wanganui District Council chamber will be open today from 10am for visitors to view stained glass windows, including one of James K Baxter.