“Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and—of course—poets, marking poetry’s important place in our lives.” ~ poets.org

Join our four local poets – Lisken Van Pelt Dus, Sally Van Doren, Joanne Hayhurst and Emily Pulfer-Terino – in celebrating National Poetry Month at the library.

An open mic will precede the readings by our featured poets. Each open mic poet will have up to four minutes to share their work. You can sign up here to reserve your spot.

After the readings, we invite you to stay and mingle with fellow poetry enthusiasts over light refreshments. We hope you will join us as we come together to celebrate the beauty and power of poetry.