Join us in the library’s Spicer Reading Room to celebrate April as National Poetry Appreciation month.
6 - 7:30 with light refreshments.
Enjoy readings from local poets, led by our very own Philip Kuepper.
Space limited. Registration required.
Poetry Near You
Are you looking to connect with poets or find opportunities to hear or study poetry? To find poetry events and resources near you, simply enter your zip code in the search field below.
| Date | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County Poet Laureate Open Mic with Aerik Francis | Thornton, CO | |
| ARTbar: Tongue in Groove | Cleveland Heights, OH | |
| Stephanie Barbé Hammer, Rich Ferguson, Kathleen Florence, & Melinda Palacio | Santa Barbara, CA | |
| JCPOFEST Presents: Moonwake at Àbákẹ́ | Jersey City, NJ | |
| Scaring Up Some Poetry for National Poetry Month | Saginaw, MI | |
| Diana Whitney: Girl Trouble | Putney, VT | |
| Decatur Public Library’s Poetry Jam | Decatur, AL | |
| Freeport Folio’s Open Mic Poetry With Featured Poet State of Maine Poet Laureate Betsy Sholl | Freeport, ME | |
| Ekphrastic Poetry April 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | |
| Poetry Slam | Franklin, TN |