April is Poetry Month
“A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. A good poem helps to change the shape of the universe, helps to extend everyone’s knowledge of … Continued
SPS welcomes Poet Safia Elhillo February 12th
On Monday, February 12th, Safia Elhillo will be giving a poetry workshop and reading at Ohrstrom Library – see our event listing for details. Safia is the author of The January Children and the recipient of fellowships from Cave Canem, … Continued
A Lovely Evening for a Poetry Slam
The poetry slam was a success – it was a beautiful evening on the terrace full of poetry, stories and songs – with back up vocals by resident warblers and frogs.
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Poetry Slam / Open Mic on the Patio Tonight!
The patio is open at Ohrstrom Library and ready for tonight’s Poetry Slam / Open Mic Night event beginning at 7:00 PM. You can sing, read your own original writing, or read poetry by your favorite writer. Come and enjoy the lovely spring weather on the patio with us!
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Thursday is “Poem in Your Pocket” Day!
Join the library on Thursday as we celebrate “Poem in Your Pocket” day. Library Prefects will be handing out select poems tomorrow morning in the lobby of Mem Hall for you to enjoy and share. Use #spspoetryday to tag yourself with your poem and we will repost it here!
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