Lamont library begins a series of weekly readings of original works by university undergraduates today. Thirteen writers will present short stories and poetry, and actors from the Loeb will perform dramatic scenes.

The program is intended to tap creative writing on a college-wide basis, Henry James, Jr., Lamont librarian, said yesterday. Participants will include many well-known student writers, such as play-wrights David Cole '62, Thomas Babe '63, and Frederick H. Gardner '63, and poets Robert Dawson '64, and Sidney Goldfarb '64.

The programs begin at 4:30 p.m. and will run until April 18.